Emergency Kit for Pets
Earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, floods and
basic first aid
MetPet.com Staff Writer
If you live or vacation in an area that is prone to acts of nature, it's
a good idea to keep a backpack or duffel with the basic necessities of life
in the front closet or in the car trunk. This is in addition for a
similar kit for the humans in your life.
Everyone in the household should know where the kit is, what is in it and
how to use everything inside.
- First Aid Kit for Pets
- Up to date medical history including vaccination information and any
chronic conditions and treatments if not already included in your first aid
kit for pets.
- Up to date ID chip information with the 800 number of the chip
registry if not already included in your first aid kit for pets. If you've moved recently, make sure to update the registry
with your new address and phone number.
- 1/2 gallon of water per pet per day for a large dog. 1/4 gallon
of water per pet per day for a small dog or cat. Water bowl.
- Bag or container for kibble. Kibble doesn't keep forever so
chances are that simply having a container or bag that can be filled with a
week's worth of kibble on short notice will be sufficient. By keeping
kibble in the same cupboard as the canned food will remind you to grab a
week's worth of canned food as well.
- Hard sided, soft sided or wire carrier with a cushioned bed and blanket
already inside. The carrier should have a laminated paper which
includes your name, your address, your phone number and your pet's name
placed inside the carrier. As an alternative, tape a plastic bag with
the information inside to the inside of the carrier.
- Collar, WalkingJacket or Harness with Leash. This is not the time
to search all around the house for these unless you can keep them in the
same closet as your emergency kit.
Once you have these basics, you're ready to go at a moment's notice!
Note that some Red Cross chapters have pet emergency classes.
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