"Noise aversion" refers to the dislike or fear of loud or disruptive sounds.
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While treatment will not cure your dog
of noise aversion, it will help to improve her or his ability to cope and make storms and fireworks more manageable events in the future.
Few of these treatment modalities have strong evidence of effectiveness
for noise aversion; most have variable responses and can be limited due to lack of pet owner compliance.
Even
though noise aversion presents a significant problem for many dogs and often gets worse without appropriate treatment, the good news is that many treatment options are available.
The suffering associated with self - inflicted trauma is readily recognized, but the physiological and emotional toll experienced by dogs with less obvious signs
of noise aversion is often overlooked.
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Noise Aversion in shelters and how SILEO ® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) can be used for treatment.
The remaining 40 percent of dogs suffering
from noise aversion do not receive any treatment.2 One reason may be that pet owners recognize that their dogs overreact to noise, but do not recognize that these behaviors are a demonstration of fear.3
About Noise Aversion At least one - third of pet owners report that their dog suffers from noise aversion1.
«July 5th is the busiest day of the year for pet shelters primarily because they're accepting dogs that have run away due to fear of loud noises or, in some cases, because pet owners surrender their dogs due to behavior issues caused
by noise aversion.
As in
other noise aversion studies (Landsberg et al., 2015; Gruen et al., 2015), some dogs showed active anxiety behaviors (pacing, panting, excessive self - directed licking) in response to the distressing noise stimuli, whereas others became very still but alert when exposed to the same noises.
In the survey, the most common signs of
noise aversion included trembling or shaking (62 %), hiding (52 %), and whining, whimpering or barking (47 %).
It is important that these devises should be pre - programmed before use and this should be done by a qualified behaviourist who understands how to
program noise aversion therapy devices.
Family Pet Animal Hospital in Chicago explains: «While the exact cause of
loud noise aversion is unknown, it may be due to lack of exposure in early development, a genetic predisposition for emotional reactivity or result from a traumatic event.
Common noise aversion triggers include fireworks, thunder, construction work, traffic or street noise, celebrations, vacuum cleaners and smoke detectors.
According to a Harris Poll conducted for Zoetis, approximately one - third of dog owners claim that their pet is affected
by noise aversion.
Fireworks are reported as one of the top triggers
for noise aversion (81 %), but pet owners also said that thunder (73 %), gunshots (45 %) and construction noises (20 %) are additional triggers.
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Dog owners should ask their veterinarian
about noise aversion and whether SILEO is the right treatment for their dog.
Dog owners now have a new treatment option with SILEO ® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel), the first and only medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment
of noise aversion in dogs.
So, as the New Year approaches, keep Sileo ® in mind if your pet suffers from
canine noise aversion and other related anxieties.
If your pup dives under the bed when the fireworks start on July 4th, it's not because he's unpatriotic:
Noise aversion can be a real problem in dogs, says San Diego - based veterinarian Jessica Vogelsang.
If he starts sniffing it, give a leash check with something like a Jingler (see my website) or
a noise aversion device such as training discs or a plastic bottle with shingle can be rattled.
Some pets have a real fear of loud noises (
noise aversion) and they can harm themselves and others when frightened by fireworks.
«Canine anxieties and phobias: an update on separation anxiety and
noise aversions.»
SILEO helps to alleviate signs of
noise aversion by:
Additionally, if left untreated,
noise aversion can progress, resulting in an increased intensity of signs, aversion to other types of noises and / or development of other types of anxiety.
Many pet owners don't recognize
noise aversion as a medical condition, but it is important to get treatment early because if left untreated, noise aversion can progress to a more severe state,» said Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Veterinary Specialist, Medical Lead, Analgesia, Sedation, Anesthesia for Zoetis.
Noise aversion is a term used to encompass the spectrum of degrees of fear and anxiety associated with noise.
The exact cause of
noise aversion is not well understood.
SILEO ® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) is the first and only FDA - approved medication indicated for the treatment of canine
noise aversion.
A recent survey conducted online by Harris Poll and commissioned by the animal health company Zoetis found that 44 percent of dog owners reported their dog shows signs of
noise aversion, which refers to the behavioral, emotional, and clinical signs of fear and anxiety that dogs experience in response to noise1.
Such delays can lead to an increase in the intensity and duration of the response to the noise, to the development of
noise aversion to other sounds or to the development of other anxiety disorders, further exacerbating the dog's condition.
Recent Consumer Research Indicates More than 40 Percent of Dog Owners Say Their Dogs Suffer from Noise Aversion
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