Disaster Preparedness For Pets
72 Hour Kit should include vaccination records, medications, pet carrier and more.
Jul 1, 2006
When disaster strikes it's important to have everything you need ready to go in a 72 hour kit for people and pets.
Hurricane Katrina taught us the hard way that we need to prepare ahead of time. I've listed below a few things to include in a 72 hour kit for pets.
- Pet First Aid Kit - In an emergency you never know what kind of dangers you might run into, a well stocked first aid kit may come in handy.
- Vaccination record from your veterinary office. If you need to go to a shelter or hotel you may be asked for a record showing your pets vaccinations.
- Extra blankets - Have a blanket available for each pet or a towel for cats and small breed dogs.
- Medications - I recommend including an extra stock of any medications your pet may take in your 72 hour kit.
- Food - Make sure you pack plenty of your pets regular diet.
- Water - Have available enough drinking water for people and pets. One gallon of water per person or pet is usually enough.
- Pet Carrier - This is very important, some shelters will not take pets without a carrier. Have a carrier available for even large breed dogs.
It is important to rotate medications, food, and water so everything is fresh and not expired.
Also, have ready a list of hotels that take pets, just in case you need it.
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