17/10/2025
What do you do to help your pets?
Are you aware of their ‘tells’? Their behaviours that tell you they’re uncomfortable?
Look for the following and consider checking in with your vet as to whether or not they’d benefit from medication:
Postural changes
Furrowed brow
Panting
Trembling
Pacing
Unusual clinginess
Unusual hiding
Excessive whining or barking
Toileting changes
Chewing/scratching/digging
Pretty much anything out of the ordinary that is before and/or during storms!
A calm, safe and familiar environment can help so much and sometimes they need a little extra so they can be comfortable in those moments when their nervous systems are heightened to a degree that is distressing for them (and you).
A widespread storm outbreak is expected to develop over central and northern New South Wales this afternoon.
There is a risk of severe storms across the east and north of the state, including Wollongong, Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Any severe storms today will carry the risk of large hail (2cm or more across) which can damage roofs, cars and crops, as well as damaging wind gusts, which can lead to power outages and property damage.
For the latest forecasts and warnings visit www.bom.gov.au
