As New Year’s Eve approaches, fireworks will light up the sky across the country—but for many dogs, the celebration sounds more like chaos than cheer. While humans experience fireworks as loud and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Fourth of July holiday is this week and that means bright colors and big booms are coming to the night sky. Fireworks are a staple of the Independence Day celebration in the ...

While many Americans look up in awe and enjoy the booming fireworks on the Fourth of July, it can be a difficult time for dog owners and a stressful time for those pets, who may feel scared or anxious ...

While many humans will enjoy them on the Fourth of July, fireworks can be stressful for many dogs if they are within earshot of the booms. Dr. Mark Freeman, a veterinarian and associate clinical ...

Ashley Smith's Goldendoodle named Winnie is normally outgoing, loves events and being around people. But all that changes each year on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July, when loud fireworks cause ...

Festivals and celebrations often bring joy, laughter, and fireworks, but for dogs, those loud cracker noises can be terrifying. Their sensitive hearing makes sudden sounds feel overwhelming, leading ...

Exploding fireworks make for a wondrous spectacle — but generally not for dogs. The erratic booms can cause anxiety and panic, so be sure to protect your pet this Independence Day. Credit: Braastad ...