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SheltieLover

(72,131 posts) Fri Jul 4, 2025, 11:48 AM Jul 4

How to make Thundershirt out of Ace bandage to calm them from fireworks [View all]

This works like Temple Grandin's cattle press for persons with autism who have become overstimulated.

https://www.upyfinal.shop/?path=page/ggitem&ggpid=779915

Hugs to all the furkids!

For dogs, tiny bit of a benadryl pill can also help calm them. Not sure abour kit cats.

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How to make Thundershirt out of Ace bandage to calm them from fireworks [View all] SheltieLover Jul 4 OP

I use "Quiet Moments Calming Aid" (melatonin) from NaturVet at Petco niyad Jul 4 #1

Ty for sharing! SheltieLover Jul 4 #2

I worry for those with PTSD, our animals, the wildlife, and nature.. But niyad Jul 4 #10

I use cbd and trazadone plus a tranquilizer from the vet. 1WorldHope Jul 4 #3

I'm glad you are removing your pupper from the insanity & that you have effective drugs! SheltieLover Jul 4 #7

Than you. We are doing well. The motel is just barely adequate.. 1WorldHope Jul 4 #16

It is truly insane! SheltieLover Jul 4 #17

We are home 🏡 1WorldHope Jul 5 #18

Eeeeewwwww SheltieLover Jul 5 #19

Thanks SheltieLover, they are, and we are! 1WorldHope Jul 5 #20

SheltieLover. It won't let me in. debm55 Jul 4 #4

Pls try again, Deb. Updated link. SheltieLover Jul 4 #6

Thank you . I will do a search. debm55 Jul 4 #8

I wonder why it won't work for you? SheltieLover Jul 4 #9

My Sheltie has gone deaf. LuckyCharms Jul 4 #5

the site is down hem. AllaN01Bear Jul 4 #11

Do google s3arch how to make thundershirt fr9m ace bandage SheltieLover Jul 4 #13

Children's Benadryl is safe for cats, mwmisses4289 Jul 4 #12

Ty for sharing! SheltieLover Jul 4 #14

Pls see post #1 for what Niyad uses. SheltieLover Jul 4 #15