What causes fear of storms
and other noises?
It is unknown why some pets become afraid of
noises; it is a common problem in dogs, but less so in cats. The fear can soon
become a phobia, which is defined as A persistent, excessive, and irrational
fear response. In the case of thunderstorms, pets may also be fearful of
storm-associated events such as a change in barometric pressure, lightning,
electrostatic disturbances, and even smells associated with the storms. Noise
phobias can include fear of thunderstorms, firecrackers, gunshots, and even
the sound of birds.
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