Create a safe interior space.
- Choose an indoor room in your home away from windows and doors where you can take shelter from storm noise and potential hazards.
- Make the area comfortable with bedding, toys, and blankets for safety.
- If lightning is stressing your pet, turn on the TV or radio to drown out some of the sound.
Calm and reassure:
- Pets can sense emotions, so it's important to stay calm during a storm.
- Your presence will ease your pet's anxiety.
- Speak in a calm tone and pet your pet gently.
Keep your pet indoors and provide distractions.
- To prevent injury or loss, keep pets inside until the storm has passed.
- Provide distractions such as toys, treats, and interactive games.
- Puzzle feeders and treat toys are especially effective at distracting children.
Other weather safety tips:
- Stay up to date with weather information and warnings issued by your local government.
- If your pet gets separated from you during a storm, make sure it's wearing a collar with an up-to-date identification tag to increase your chances of returning safely.
- Remember to give your pet a sense of security and comfort.
- Prepare an emergency kit for your pet with essentials such as food, water, medicine, and necessary supplies.
“Severe weather can be a stressful time for humans and pets alike. By following these tips and taking proactive precautions to stay safe, you can help your furry friends weather the storm comfortably and safely. ,” the humanitarian group said. “Remember, your pets depend on you for their health, so it's essential to be prepared and take care during inclement weather. Stay safe, stay calm, and take care of each other. please.”
