May 3, 2007
Thunderstorms can create fear and anxiety for many animals, especially dogs. Options for helping dogs manage thunderstorm anxiety include training, pheromones, and medications, although the solution may be as simple as letting our dogs find their own comfort zones. ---- Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and Cat's Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.