Calming Music for Dogs

Relaxing music and practical ways to help dogs during fireworks, thunderstorms and other frightening noises.

Press the red play button below for more than three hours of relaxing music for dogs.

Play the music at a comfortable background volume. It may help mask some outside noise, but it should not be loud enough to add to your dog's distress.

Music can help some dogs settle, but it will not be sufficient for every dog. Dogs with severe noise fears may require a veterinary treatment and behaviour plan.

Helping your dog during fireworks

Walk your dog well before fireworks are expected and keep them on a secure lead.
Make sure your dog's microchip details and identification tag are up to date.
Keep your dog indoors once fireworks begin and secure all doors, windows and garden exits.
Close curtains or blinds and use music, television or a fan to help mask outside noise.
Create a quiet hiding place and allow your dog to use it without being disturbed.
Remain calm and behave normally. Comfort your dog if they seek reassurance.
Do not punish fearful behaviour or force your dog to confront the noise.
Provide fresh water and familiar bedding. A food-filled toy may help if your dog is calm enough to eat.
Do not leave a frightened dog alone if this can safely be avoided.

Plan before firework night. If your dog has previously panicked, attempted to escape, injured themselves or been unable to settle, contact your veterinary surgeon well in advance. Some treatments need to be prescribed or trialled before they are required.

Sileo for Noise Anxiety

Available on prescription from your veterinary surgeon

My personal recommendation: I thoroughly recommend Sileo for dogs frightened by fireworks. In my experience, it calms their response to frightening noises without making them appear drowsy, allowing them to remain alert and interact normally with the family.

Sileo contains dexmedetomidine and is supplied as an oromucosal gel. It is prescribed to reduce acute fear and anxiety associated with noises such as fireworks and thunder.

It does not permanently desensitise a dog to fireworks. Instead, it temporarily reduces the dog's fearful response to the noise. Individual dogs may respond differently.

The gel is administered between the dog's cheek and gum so that it can be absorbed through the lining of the mouth. It should not be placed at the back of the throat or deliberately swallowed because it may not work as intended if swallowed.

Sileo must be prescribed for the individual dog and used exactly as directed by the veterinary surgeon and the instructions supplied with it. The dose is based on the dog's bodyweight.

The person administering Sileo should wear impermeable disposable gloves and avoid contact with their skin, eyes and mouth.

Do not give Sileo to a dog for whom it has not been prescribed. Follow the supplied dosing instructions carefully and contact your vet if you are uncertain about administering or repeating a dose.

Other calming products

Some owners use pheromone or complementary calming products alongside environmental management. Individual responses vary and these products should not replace veterinary treatment for a dog with severe noise anxiety.

Pet Remedy calming products Vince the Vet Thunder and Fireworks

Check the ingredients and instructions before using any product. Ask your vet before combining a supplement or calming product with prescribed medication.

Official Sileo information

NOAH Compendium: Sileo oromucosal gel for dogs

Please note: This information is not intended to replace veterinary or qualified behavioural advice. Speak to your veterinary surgeon if your dog shows significant fear or anxiety during fireworks or thunderstorms.