
Noise Phobias..... more than just a fright
Does your dog or cat cower and hide, or pant and tremble during storms? What about fireworks, or windy days or appliances in the home? Most pets don’t like loud noises, but for some of our pets, it is more than just a dislike, it is an extreme and uncontrollable fear that affects their quality of life. This reaction is called a phobia. It is an intense, exaggerated fear response out of proportion to the noise that triggers it. It is distressing to out pets and serves little p