How to Protect Your Pets
During a Disaster.
When disaster strikes, pet owners
may not know how to best care for their companions.
Erin Askeland, an animal health and behavior
consultant at Camp Bow Wow, says the best
thing pet owners can do is prepare in advance. .
Natural disasters can be scary for both
humans and their pets … The better you
can prepare, the more readily you can
keep you and your pet safe, Erin Askeland, via Huffpost.
Here are seven expert-recommended
ways to protect your pets during a disaster. .
1. Have a plan, Research nearby emergency shelters
and pet-friendly destinations so you know
where to go if you have to evacuate. .
2. Create an emergency bag, Fill an easy-to-carry bag with a pet first aid kit,
enough food and water for a week, feeding dishes,
medications and any other essentials.
3. Get your pets microchipped, If your pets gets lost without a
collar and someone finds them, a shelter
can scan their chip for identification. .
4. Crate train your pets, An emergency situation probably means keeping your pets confined to a crate for long stretches of time.
5. Build a
trusting bond, Being your pet’s safe person
will help them cope better
in a stressful situation.
6. Secure your
pets at the first
sign of danger, Disasters can be disorienting for pets
and cause them to panic and run away. .
7. Never leave
your pets behind, If you have to evacuate,
always take your pets with you