In the event of a flood, earthquake, fire, or any natural disaster, you may be required to evacuate your home to stay at a safer place.
Being ready at a moment's notice is very critical, especially if you have pets to take care of.
If an emergency does occur, you would want to have the peace of mind that everything will be all right, and one way to achieve that is to make sure you have prepared your dog's safety kit ahead of time.
You Will Need a Sturdy Container There are commercial pet emergency kit containers available in most pet supplies stores, but any sturdy plastic container that's big enough to accommodate all the items your dog needs should do the trick.
In choosing a container, pick one that's made from durable material.
Plastic is the perfect material because in the event of a flood, it can easily float on the water and prevent the items inside from getting wet.
Store this container in a storage that you can easily and quickly access and right beside your pet's first-aid kit.
Make a List of the Items You Need for the Kit Collar and Leash - Most dogs easily panic during emergency situations and some may even try to run and hide.
You wouldn't want to lose your dog in the chaos so make sure your emergency kit includes a collar and leash.
Food and Water - Food and water can get scarce during the event of a natural disaster.
Make sure you include at least several bottles of water and cans of dog food enough to last a couple of weeks.
Medication - If your dog is taking medication, include his medication in the kit, making sure to put it inside a waterproof container.
The container for the medication should also have information on dosage and frequency.
Veterinary Records - This is basically your dog's vaccination records and possible some information of any condition he or she may have.
Veterinary records are important because most evacuation houses won't accept pets without them.
Registration Information ¬- This includes basic identification information including proof of purchase as well as adoption papers.
List of Names to Contact in Case of Emergency - In case you get separated from your dog during an emergency situation, the list of emergency contacts will help him or her be returned to you or to other people whose names are found in the list.
Toys and Beddings - Finally, make sure you include a set of beddings and some favorite toys of your dog.
It's easy to panic and lose focus during an emergency.
To make sure your dog is in good hands, keep these things in mind when preparing his dog disaster kit.