An empty pet food bag torn to shreds. A counter mysteriously cleared of leftovers. A guilty face next to a couple of candy wrappers. While it might seem funny or harmless at first to find this in your house, pets

Severe storms and the threat of tornadoes hovers over many areas, like Westfield in Indiana. When the sirens sound, families rush to safety, but in the chaos, frightened pets may slip out of collars, escape from carriers, or run off.

A little head shake or ear scratch here and there is normal for pets, but when your dog can’t stop pawing at their ears or your cat cries out when you touch them, something more serious may be going on.