Is your pet a storm “freaker” or “sleeper”?
Bondi Vet’s much loved veterinarian, Dr Chris Brown, looks into why some pets are storm “freakers” while others are storm “sleepers”. The results might surprise you…
When it comes to storm phobias, not all pets are created equal. In fact, what is a major life crisis for some pets, is not worth waking up for others. This prompted scientists to perform their own storm study and the results are in. So here's who might be diving for cover when the dark clouds roll in. But tell us, do you agree with the research?
Storm freakers
The most likely to struggle in storms are:
Sex: Females
Age: Older
Location: Regions where storms are more rare
Breed: Wheaten Terriers, Lagotto’s, Maltese
Storm sleepers
The most likely to keep their cool when the lightning starts crashing:
Sex: Males
Age: Younger
Location: Regions where storms are more common (In Australia…the northern states and territories)
Breed: Boxers, Great Danes, Chinese Crested
To find more information visit Dr Chris Brown’s Facebook page here.
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