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Managing Storm Anxiety in Cats and Dogs This Queensland Summer

Dr Stuart Cunningham BVSc / November 2, 2025 / 1 Comment / Behaviour, local mobile vet, small business

Summer in Queensland means afternoon storms, humidity, and the occasional hailstorm that rattles the roof. For many pets, it also means anxiety—shaking, hiding, pacing, or worse. If your dog or cat loses it every time the sky darkens, you’re not alone. Storm anxiety is one of the most common behavioural issues I see in practice,