t is that time of year when thunderstorms, fireworks,the vroom of motorcycles and other loud noises frighten pets.

Here are a few tips to help calm and relax your pets during these terrifying times.

* Create a calm and peaceful safe haven for your pet to hide in during storms or fireworks.

* Choose a room with white noise such as air conditioning, an air filter or relaxing music set to a low volume. This will help to filter out some of the noise. Research has shown that pets relax while listening to calm, soothing music. Leaving the television on for background noise can actually cause more stress for your pets.

* Bach Flower Rescue Remedy is one of my favorite products to relieve stress in both humans and pets. It is a blend of five Bach Flower Remedies which can be added to food, water, or massaged gently on your pet’s head or rubbed into the ears.

Rescue Remedy is safe and does not interfere with any medication. It can be used everyday. For more information on Bach Flower Remedies visit their website.

www.bachremedies.com