In planning for the unexpected it is essential that you consider an emergency plan for your family. For example if disaster strikes then have you considered the safest route from the building or the supplies that you will need? You will also need to plan for the furry friends, your pets, who are also part of the family.
Therefore it is crucial that you plan for an emergency situation and make sure that your family pet and companion has a chance of survival, just like the rest of the family. So what kinds of things can you do to prepare a first aid kit for your pet?
Firstly, you need to think about the basics. Essential items are food and water and you should aim to have at least a three day supply both for your family and for your pet. This should include any snacks or treats which could act as a possible distraction and help to calm your pet down. Animals are unpredictable and do not have the same skills of comprehending the situation. They may also be extra sensitive and rely on instincts and so it is necessary to have something to calm them, but also to contain them so that you can all evacuate safely. They may react aggressively or they may cower. Alternatively they may try to run away in panic. Therefore you will need to pack items depending on the needs of the animal, such as a leash, a pet carrier, name tags and lighted collars which can all be the difference between life and death for your pet.
Apart from food and water, your pet first aid kits should also contain blankets, chew sticks, and even playthings to help them cope during emergency situations. If you will be staying in evacuation centers, it is a good idea to bring along poop bags and/or WAG bags to maintain the sanitation of the place. In case your evacuation place does not allow animals inside for sanitary reasons, you need to make a back-up plan about where your animal can stay. An alternative shelter and/or pet carrier for your pet is essential for its survival, so do not forget about it.
Having an evacuation plan and an emergency pet first aid kit will ensure that all family members are cared for and accounted for. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Therefore it is crucial that you plan for an emergency situation and make sure that your family pet and companion has a chance of survival, just like the rest of the family. So what kinds of things can you do to prepare a first aid kit for your pet?
Firstly, you need to think about the basics. Essential items are food and water and you should aim to have at least a three day supply both for your family and for your pet. This should include any snacks or treats which could act as a possible distraction and help to calm your pet down. Animals are unpredictable and do not have the same skills of comprehending the situation. They may also be extra sensitive and rely on instincts and so it is necessary to have something to calm them, but also to contain them so that you can all evacuate safely. They may react aggressively or they may cower. Alternatively they may try to run away in panic. Therefore you will need to pack items depending on the needs of the animal, such as a leash, a pet carrier, name tags and lighted collars which can all be the difference between life and death for your pet.
Apart from food and water, your pet first aid kits should also contain blankets, chew sticks, and even playthings to help them cope during emergency situations. If you will be staying in evacuation centers, it is a good idea to bring along poop bags and/or WAG bags to maintain the sanitation of the place. In case your evacuation place does not allow animals inside for sanitary reasons, you need to make a back-up plan about where your animal can stay. An alternative shelter and/or pet carrier for your pet is essential for its survival, so do not forget about it.
Having an evacuation plan and an emergency pet first aid kit will ensure that all family members are cared for and accounted for. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
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