Our 25 lb reactive rescue is terrified of thunder and fireworks. First week of July, here in the northeast U.S., was pretty rough each day/night with both of these going on. A couple of years ago, a couple of hours before the July 4 fireworks began, we tried to give her a prescription sedative (Sileo), a gel which is supposed to be inserted between her gums and her cheek. She resisted that mightily, and therefore it didn't work. She does have a thunder shirt, which we put on her -- hard to tell if it makes a difference because she still trembles and tries to hide. Can any of you offer what works for your pup situationally? Not just meds, but, e.g., sound-deadening earmuffs (from Amazon or Chewy.com?)