You may have a dog that shows very overt signs of
anxiety during these storms which can be very frustrating.
You may have a dog that shows very overt signs of
anxiety during these storms which can be... Continue reading →
Not exact matches
During a fierce slush
storm, we cruised along in all - wheel - drive mode, which we switched into using a handy rotary knob near the center armrest, without so much as a whiff of
anxiety.
Telltale signs of
anxiety and fear can begin long before the
storm arrives, so take note of signs that occur
during normal weather.
In one study on firework
anxiety, dogs exhibited more overt signs like pacing and panting, while cats hid and cowered.3 This difference is likely to occur
during storms as well.
Our goals in treating
storm anxiety are to not only reduce
anxiety but also to provide an appropriate environment
during thunderstorms and to modify your pet's behavior through training.
For example, if a dog lived with people who argued loudly or fought a lot they could easily develop a fear of noise; if a dog had a bad experience
during a thunder and lightening
storm, then loud noises after that experience could cause
anxiety and fear.
One such form of dog
anxiety is noise phobia — a condition that often manifests itself
during storms.
If your pet tends to not do well
during storms, stresses out from loud noise or has separation
anxiety, talk to your vet about
anxiety medications.