Following a month of clear skies and summer warmth, the UK is braced for turbulent weather heading our way from Spain, and the Met Office has issued a warning about ‘Storm Oscar’. Pet experts say animals will be feeling stressed by the oncoming storm, and by the thunder and lightning it brings.
The loud bangs and flashes during storms are often extremely frightening and can cause stress, anxiety, and unpredictability, potentially putting pets safety at risk. It’s not solely the loud noises from thunder that invokes fear in your pet, the change in pressure, dark skies and flashing lights alongside the static energy in the air that is picked up by their fur all add to the anxious environment.
Dogs feel the changes in the atmosphere when the weather drastically changes which means the anxiety can set in before a storm even starts. So, if you notice your dog becoming distressed, that may be an indicator that a storm is coming Some signs to look out for to help notice if your furry friend is feeling anxious are:
