{"id":610,"date":"2018-12-13T10:17:56","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T10:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/?p=610"},"modified":"2022-04-05T14:47:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T14:47:40","slug":"when-storms-and-fireworks-cause-profound-pet-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/when-storms-and-fireworks-cause-profound-pet-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"When Storms and Fireworks Cause Profound Pet Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AIf you ask anyone living outside of Minnesota about our seasons, they may mention the one season we\u2019re famous for \u2013 an extremely long winter. All kidding aside, we do have a full four seasons with temperature extremes during both the winter and summer. Instead of bitter cold and snow, however, we tend to face high heat and humidity between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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What does all of this mean for your four-legged friend? For starters, pet anxiety is a real possibility because the shift in weather leads to 30-40 thunderstorms in southern Minnesota alone. Loud noises and changes in air pressure can impact pets more intensely than they impact us.<\/p>\n

Such a Display<\/h3>\n

Thunderstorms have the potential to mesmerize \u2013 or terrorize \u2013 pets and people alike. The sheer display of power can trigger a sense of awe, but for those with noise sensitivities, storms are a formidable foe. Not only can they be stressful for the animal in your care, but pet anxiety can toss everyone into a real tailspin.<\/p>\n

Know the Score<\/h3>\n

Before a storm\u2019s telltale first rumble, an anxious pet may start to pace, hide, whine, cling to specific people, or even try to bolt.\u00a0Thundershirts<\/a>\u00a0are effective antidotes to stressful situations, as they\u2019re often compared to swaddling a baby. Sure, if a pet doesn\u2019t enjoy wearing vests, sweaters, or any type of clothing, it may be a challenge. However, over time, this drug-free option may be a great solution for pet anxiety.<\/p>\n

Shelter From the Storm<\/h3>\n

Pet anxiety can also be triggered by fireworks, loud music, and the unpredictability of surrounding strangers. It\u2019s not always easy to zero-in on a pet\u2019s behaviors, but you can also try the following to soothe frayed nerves:<\/p>\n