stupid bloody weather

[geordie40]

well its happened again-thunder! daisy has spent approx 3hrs trapped between the washing machine and the wall in my utility room because it was thundering. on the plus side no little accidents on my living room carpet, so thats a plus

[Cath]

Poor bairn. Fingers crossed the storms are gone now.

Jon was out when the storms started here so raced home as last time ours were gibbering wrecks when they heard thunder. But they weren't bothered at all today. Perhaps becasue they are exhausted- up all night with the runs because I gave them a bone each yesterday and it's disagreed with their tummies

[geordie40]

aww im glad its not just mine that are nervous. im trying to not show her much attention when she is doing it cos i know that it will just make things worse, but to be honest its getting bit daft now as she really is like an upset baby. any suggestions?

[Cath]

People use DAP diffusers, but I've never tried it (I think Lizzie used them when Nikki arrived with them??)

The problem is that we don't get thunder storms often enough for them to get used to the idea that they are safe so everyone is a new, scary experience.

Jon just cuddles ours.... for as long as it takes. But we're lucky that Jon's been here both times there's been a storm lately. I don't think this is something unique to Daisy; my cats are terrified and just hide, just like Daisy. I just let them deal with it on their own, just check on them every so often. And as for the kids at school!!! Screams when there is thunder and I have had one kid who sat under their table and refused to move until it had stopped.

Sorry I don't know more. Michelle'd be a good person to ask as I know her fosters hate loud noises

[jenny + molly]

molly slept through fridays storm, Jenny went upstairs to the bedroom and would not come out. The look of the bed I think she was trying to bury herself in it. Unfortunatly she also has a little mishap while up there