When storm season rolls in, it can be tough on our pets. Thunder, flashing lights, changing barometric pressure—even a quiet drizzle can rattle some dogs and cats. But the good news? You can help! At The Green Spot, we’re all about turning stressful moments into manageable ones with enrichment, support, and a little preparation.
Here’s how to help your pet stay calm, cool, and comforted when the weather outside gets wild—plus a look at what we’ve packed into our new Spring Storm Survival Kits.
Why Storms Trigger Pet Stress - Some pets are born with sensitive temperaments, while others may become storm-reactive over time due to noise phobia, lack of exposure, or past trauma. Common signs of storm-related anxiety include pacing, panting, hiding, whining, barking, or potentially destructive behaviors.
But no matter the cause, your pet isn't being "bad" — they’re just overwhelmed. And that's where calming tools and enrichment routines can help!
Enrichment + Routine = Relief!
Licking and chewing are two of the most natural ways for animals to self-soothe.
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Chewing for stress relief: Safe, digestible chews satisfy instinctive needs and help release calming endorphins.
- Licking for mental focus: Lick mats slow down eating, offer sensory engagement, and help redirect anxiety into something positive.
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Natural calming aids: Herbal drops, botanical chews, and peanut butter blends support emotional balance without sedatives or synthetics.
When used together, these tools help create a calming routine your pet can count on!
Tips for a Calmer Stormy Day
What’s Inside the Kits? We’ve built our Spring Storm Survival Kits around products we trust and use with our own pets. Each kit is species- and size-specific:
Dog Kits (Small & Large) include:
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Calming chews from Austin & Kat
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Earth Animal liquid herbal drops
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Poochie Butter calming peanut butter
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Earth Animal No-Hide chew + an additional size-appropriate chew
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Messy Mutts lick mat and TGS spatula
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Toppers for Lick Mat from Open Farm, Stella & Chewy’s, and Grandma Lucy’s
Cat Kit includes:
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Herbal drops, calming lickable treats, gullet stick chew
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Enrichment toys, catnip, and a cat-specific Messy Mutts Lickimat
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Open Farm wet food, Fussie Cat goat milk purée, and Stella & Chewy's pouch toppers for Lick Mat
Each kit also includes a printed version of our full guide, featuring lick mat recipes, calming product tips, and more!
Limited Quantity – Available Soon In-Store & Online!
Spring Storm Survival Kits will be available soon, starting at just $34.99. Each includes over $60–$110 worth of calming and enrichment goodies! Plus, every kit includes a bounce-back coupon for 15% off any of the calming products featured inside! If your pet responds well to the products included in your kit, you can easily restock before storm season peaks.
Let’s Make Stormy Days Less Ruff – We’re here to help your pets (and you) feel a little more in control when storms roll through. Questions? Pop by, message us, or browse all kits on our website.