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"It's raining cats and dogs... and I don't like it!" Photo: eschultz/Flickr A: Many dogs are extremely fearful of storms, but no one really knows why. Some dogs can even sense the weather before humans do. My dog Shayna always freaks out right before it's about to thunder or lightening. To help your pet remain calm, start by making sure that anything your dog can chew, rip, bite or tear is out of reach. I've seen some animals tear furniture -- and sometimes entire rooms -- apart when their owners have left them alone during a storm. Many owners place their dogs on anti-anxiety medication prescribed by a veterinarian. Never give your dog human medication, like Xanax, for example. If ...