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Pets are an integral part of your family, and, in a natural disaster, they are vulnerable. When developing an emergency plan for your family, make sure you add a section detailing how you will care for your furry friend if faced with a natural disaster. Consult a veterinarian at Wahiawa Pet Hospital on Oahu, HI, as they play an essential part in many aspects of your action plan and are an excellent resource for ideas.

How to Keep Your Pet Safe During a Natural Disaster

Find Safety for Your Pet

If you are required to leave your residence, it’s not safe for your pet to remain there. Team up with neighbors or relatives who live near you and can bring pets to a safe place if you cannot make it home to retrieve them. Offer to provide the same service if your emergency contacts cannot extract their animals from an unsafe condition. Ensure the caretakers are aware of any medication or care instructions your animal needs.

Update Their Identification

veterinarianGet your animal companion chipped for easy identification should you become separated. If the contact information on the chip is not current, get it updated. Don’t forget to update the name and phone number on the collar if it’s incorrect or hard to read.

Create an Emergency Kit

Assemble an emergency kit for your animal that includes the food they typically eat and any medication they require. Other items to add are a first-aid kit, bed, leash, food and water bowls, and litter box. Include a recent picture in case you get separated and need to post a flyer. Visit your pet’s veterinary hospital and get a copy of their vaccinations and any other medical records. Place these documents in a watertight container and keep them with your evacuation kit.

The veterinarians at Wahiawa Pet Hospital can help you create a program that will keep your animal safe during a natural disaster. They offer pet boarding, wellness examinations and vaccines, and dental work. For more information, call (808) 621-7000 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to see a complete list of services offered.

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