I would defiantly try YorkietalkJilly's suggestions. I once had a little one that was terrified of all loud noises. It is something you really have to work on.
Benadryl is not a good idea. By the time it kicked in your storm would be over anyway. There is an all natural remedy that you can buy at many pet supply stores, it is called Rescue Remedy for pets. (Also available on Amazon) It works very well to help calm down a fearful pet. The problem is that it needs to be given before the incident. It is for things like traveling or when you have to take a nervous pet to the vet. I suppose it may help if you knew for sure a storm was heading your way.
My daughter used it on her very neurotic cat when she was traveling a very long distance in the car with her. It worked very well. She was amazed. I guess they sell a version for humans as well.
Really, the best solution is to deal with the fear it's self. If you can stop the fear you have saved the animal from a lifetime of suffering. |