Your Pet and

SafetyPrepared by Barb and Jim WestcottNebraska Disaster Awareness/Safety

CaptainFamily Campers and RVers

2009

LEAVE YOUR PETS ONLY AS A LAST RESORT Under no circumstances should you ever

leave your pet tied outside or let them loose to fend form themselves

DO NOT leave unfamiliar foods and treats for your pets - this may cause then to overeat and have intestinal problems

Always keep exotic pets in a separate room

Paste labels clearly for rescue workers, so that they will know what kind of animals they may encounter

CHECK LIST FOR A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Written family disaster plan Disaster preparedness kit Crate and bedding Food water, water, manual can opener,

and dishes Plastic bags, paper towels, newspaper,

disinfectant Collar, leash, harness

CHECK LIST FOR A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS(CONTINUED)

Muzzles Gauze rolls Identification tags Current medical and vaccination records Extra bottles of medications/copies of

prescriptions Current photos Pet comfort items - towels, blankets,

toys, special treats

CHECK LIST FOR A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS List of hotels, motels, and boarding

kennels that will accept pets Instructions for animal care for rescue

workers First aid kit (both human and pet) Flashlights, batteries Copies of health certificates Out-of-state telephone contact Flat tire repair kit

TO MINIMIZE ILL HEALTH EFFECTS YOU NEED TO PLACE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN YOUR PETS DISASTER KIT:

Copy of your pet’s current vaccinations (update as necessary)

Copy of health and ownership records List your pets medications (yours and

your pets) Copy of current prescriptions A minimum of 3 days supplies of current

medications

CONSIDER AN OUT OF TOWN CONTACT

You may wish to have a contact person that is

out of your area; in case your pet is lost of runs away during a disaster.

Having this person’s name and phone

number on your pets tags could be a great

help if your pet is found and you can not be

reached due to downed phone lines.

CHECK THE BATTERIES IN BOTH YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR AND YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR AT LEAST EVERY SIX MONTHS, AND TEST THE UNIT MONTHLY.

REMEMBER !

THINGS TO DOKeep a collar and Identification tag that includes your contact number on

pets at all times

Take updated pictures of your

pets and put them in a safe place with

your other important papers

PREVENTING HEAT STRESS IN YOUR PETS Provide your pets with access to shade

and fresh, cool water Don’t exercise you pets when it is

especially hot outside If the weather is hot, DO NOT

encourage your dog to carry objects in it’s mouth – this interferes with their ability to pant and dissipate heat

MORE TO PREVENTING HEAT STRESS IN YOUR PETS

DO NOT dress your pets in vests, blankets or other coverings that could prevent them from sweating

Provide pets in cages with extra ventilation

BIRDS NEED SPECIAL CARE•Make sure you have a sufficient water supply•If needed have a continuous source of power•Try to minimize smoke inhalation•Try to cool the air and reduce the chance of burn injuries

PET FIRST AID KITYou can order a PET FIRST AID

KITFrom the

American Red Cross,

the ASPCA, PetSmart or put

your own together

DEVELOP A PET FIRST AID KITA pet first aid kit should

include only materials that you know how to use:

•Bandaging material to cover wounds•Animal antiseptic ointment•Clippers•Latex gloves•Tweezers

MEDICATIONS AND VACCINATIONS

If your pet is on prescription medication, keep an extra copy of the prescription in

your pet’s disaster kit. Keep the prescription

updated.

You may wish to give a copy to your Out of Town Contact

KEEP YOUR PETS VACCINATIONS CURRENT

AND KEEP A COPY IN THEIR

DISASTER KIT

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FROM “KNOWING YOUR PET’S HEALTH A GUIDE FOR OPTIMAL WELLNESS FROM SNOUT-TO-TAIL”

“Preventable accidents are the number one cause of death and

disability for pre-senior dogs & cats.”

Prevention is best, being prepared is key,

Education and training are a must and

Quick intervention is necessary for potentially saving the lives of our beloved four-legged, furry family members

FIRST AID FOR DOGS OR CATS

A book on the first aid for dogs or cats may be purchased directly from the

Red Cross (at $16.95 a copy plus tax). For an slight

(naturally) additional charge they will also ship

to your home.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact the Heartland Chapter of the Red

Cross At

www.redcrossomaha.org

They have First Aid Classes

Tuition is only $35 for either the

Cat or Dog course Or

$55 for both Cat and Dog

ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION

FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Studies Program IS-10 Modules

A & B at www.fema.training.gov______________________________________www.DoggieDoggieAreYouOK.com______________________________________www.aspca.com

Prepared by Barb and Jim WestcottNebraska Disaster Awareness/Safety

CaptainFamily Campers and RVers

2009