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Helping pets combat the noise

The Fourth of July can be a stressful time for pets. For dogs who deal with noise aversion, the explosion of fireworks can push your furry friend into a panic. It doesn’t help that Florida is also the thunderstorm capital of the world. Now, one Cape Coral veterinary hospital is looking for more volunteers as part of a study to help dogs that stress out during the storms. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford met one pooch who is doing better since he was enrolled in the clinical trial.

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