A veterinary clinic in Cape Coral is participating in a study testing a new medication to help dogs who suffer from anxiety during thunderstorms and fireworks.
Fox 4’s Bella Line spoke with Dr .William Kroll at Viscaya-Prado Veterinary Medicine about the study:
New study tests medication to help dogs with thunderstorm anxiety in Florida, the nation’s storm capital
Florida has the most thunderstorms in the United States, according to Florida State University’s Florida Climate Center. For many dogs, these storms can cause severe anxiety and distress.
Frank and Marilyn Bonner moved to Florida from Pennsylvania with their dog Cali and were surprised by the impact of local thunderstorms…