{"id":1600,"date":"2023-08-24T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T19:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2023-08-10T12:16:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T19:16:33","slug":"preparing-your-pet-for-emergencies-a-guide-to-keeping-your-furry-friend-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/preparing-your-pet-for-emergencies-a-guide-to-keeping-your-furry-friend-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Pet for Emergencies: A Guide to Keeping Your Furry Friend Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It may not be pleasant to think about emergencies like flooding, wildfires<\/a> or earthquakes, but when minutes count, disaster readiness can help lessen the trauma for your pets and your family in the event of a manmade or natural disaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our caring team at Bayside Animal Hospital<\/a> has assembled the following pet safety tips to help you with your emergency planning before<\/em> disaster strikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Separation Happens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any emergency pet preparedness plan should take into account the possibility that you and your pet will become separated, whether it\u2019s because you aren\u2019t home when the disaster occurs, or because your pet might run away during the commotion. To greatly improve your chances of being reunited with your pet, have your pet microchipped<\/a> if you haven\u2019t already, and make sure your pet\u2019s ID tags and microchip information are up to date. Without proper identification, your pet could be mistaken for a stray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Routine Healthcare a Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the aftermath of a natural or manmade disaster, you might have to board your pet or relocate your family\u2014and you won\u2019t have time for a vet visit<\/a>! New environments expose your pet to communicable diseases as well as fleas and ticks from unprotected animals. You can protect your pet year round by staying current on wellness exams<\/a>, appropriate vaccines, and parasite control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Preparedness Kits for Disaster Readiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need to evacuate, having a prepacked kit containing pet essentials can save valuable time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Humane Society<\/a> offers a convenient checklist of items to consider when creating a pet disaster kit that suggests the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n