Thunderstorms

The most common behavior problems associated with loud noises, like thunderstorms, are destruction and escaping. Ensure your pet is safe by keeping their identification up to date and considering microchipping. Also, give you pet a “safe space” or den to say in when storms hit or fireworks season arrives.

Fact: the most common months for thunderstorms are summer months – May through August. What months do you see storms most often where you live?

Common signs of thunderstorm anxiety in cats are: hiding, excessive vocalization, eliminating outside the litterbox and change of appetite.

Common signs of thunderstorm anxiety in dogs are: pacing, panting, hiding, barking/whining and unusual or destructive behavior. Help calm them down before the storm hits – try a natural calming supplement like Zylkene.

Did you know? A dog or cat knows a thunderstorm is approaching because they can sense the fall in barometric pressure.