Hawaii’s hurricane season lasts from June to November, so it’s important to know how to keep your pet safe. There are a number of tips floating around the internet, but the vets at Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic, Mililani’s only pet services provider, want you to know the basics.

Here are three easy tips to keep your pet safe this hurricane season:

• Make an Emergency Pet Kit: In case of an evacuation or an emergency, you want to have all of your pet care supplies handy. While you can always buy a premade pet disaster-preparedness kit online, you can also make your own with your pet’s preferred foods, toys, and medications, along with plenty of clean water. For suggestions on what to put in your pet’s box, the Humane Society’s website includes a list of essential and suggested items. Next time you’re at Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic, pick up some extra pet supplies to add to your own kit from their in-office store.
• Ensure Your Pet Has an Identifier: Whether it’s a collar, microchip, or both, your pet should have some kind of identification. While always good advice, says Mililani’s expert vets, this tip is particularly valuable during hurricane season as it’s more likely that you and your pet could get separated. Even if there isn’t a hurricane, your pet could still escape your home or yard after being spooked by a storm. Identification makes it easier for your pet to be found and returned to you safely.
• Create a Safe Space: Although this last safety tip is usually only used as a worst-case scenario, it’s crucial to consider before a real emergency strikes. In the unfortunate event that you have to leave your pet at home during an evacuation, you need to have a safe space where they can stay. Ideally, this is an area that is closed off from the rest of the house. It should also be stocked with plenty of pet care supplies, namely food and water.

Your pet’s safety is Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic’s primary concern. They understand that your pet is a part of your family, and guarantee that their expert pet care reflects this principle. For more hurricane season tips or to schedule an appointment with one of their experienced vets, call (808) 625-6744. To see the other pet services they provide, visit them online today.