Fear of Thunderstorms in Dogs and Cats

Thunderstorm phobia in petsAlthough it is commonly termed as a "thunderstorm phobia," pets may develop a fear for thunder, lightning, and other weather conditions, such as rain, sleet, strong wind, changes in illumination (from lightning flashes), and even snow. Some dogs may begin to show behavioral signs of storm phobia well before a storm actually arrives, or even when there is a...