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June is National Pet Preparedness Month, a time when we remind pet families of the importance of having an emergency plan in place not just for themselves, but also for their animal companions in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When seconds count, you don\u2019t want to forget items vital to your pet\u2019s health and wellbeing. With a little preplanning, you can be prepared to leave quickly and safely with your family pet and minimize further trauma if or when disaster strikes. Read on for tips from our team<\/a> on being prepared for a pet emergency and assembling an emergency preparedness kit for pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Prepare for Possible Separation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the event of a house fire or other emergency, consider the possibility that you could become separated from your pet. Accurate identification is paramount, since a pet with no identification can be mistaken for a stray. Consider having your pet microchipped (if you haven\u2019t already), and make sure your contact information in the microchip registry is up to date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Current with Your Pet\u2019s Preventive Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make ongoing healthcare a priority, and keep your pet up to date with wellness examinations<\/a>, vaccines<\/a>, and parasite prevention. If you need to temporarily relocate or board your pet following a disaster, your pet could be exposed to infectious diseases or fleas and ticks from unprotected pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assembling an Emergency Preparedness Kit for Pets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preparing a plastic tub stocked with your pet\u2019s basic supplies can save precious time if you have to evacuate your home quickly. Put the container near an exit and let everyone in the family know where it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Humane Society has a helpful guide<\/a> with tips for assembling a disaster kit that contains some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n