Helping Your Pet Survive An Emergency

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

cn! ke Helping Your Pet Survive An Emergency (NAPSA)—If you're like many pet parents, it’s probably crossed your mind lately about what would happen to your animal if a natural disaster strikes. ‘The experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer this advice: Make a plan and preparea disaster kit for your pet. This can help make things safer for you, your pet and any first responders. Make a Plan 1. Find out what shelters and assistance are available to accommodate pets. 2. Microchip your pets and register the microchip with the manufacturer. 3. Get a pet carrier for each of your pets and put his or her name, your name and contact information onit. 4. If you'll be sheltering at home with yourpet, find an interior room with few or no windows and makesure it’s pet friendly. Make A Kit ‘The experts on animal care at Henry Schein Animal Health have these hints to help you create an emergencyfirst aid kit for your pet. e A book on animalfirst-aid e Your pet’s medical records e Contact information for your veterinarian and a friend or family member familiar with your pet e Spare leash and collar e Food and waterfor at least two weeks e Food and water bowls and a manual can opener e Prescribed medication e Gauzerolls and pads and adhesive tape Scissors e Antiseptics e e e Cotton balls Instant ice pack Saline solution Blanket Dog waste bag, paper towels, antibac- a First Aid Kit Here are some helpful items* to consider when making an emergencyfirst aid kit for your pet. Store the items in a waterproof container. Make sure to note the seasonal items (e.g., winter blankets, season appropriate medicines, etc.) and expiration dates. mal first-aid GENERAL ITEMS eF) (1%) PETSPECIFIC SUPPLIES SS = Gauzerolls and adhesive TaPeS- Usedto control bleeding and provide support for suspected bone fractures or breaks Bandagescissors Self-adhesive bandages (does notstick to fur) @ Antiseptic products - Usedoncuts and scratchesfo preventinfection and relieve pain Cotton balls Gauze pads(for wound cleaning) Instant ice pack Saline solution Blanket = Pet carrier F 1 R ST . AID SUPPLIES rm ()} OVER-= THECOUNTER ITEMS terial soap,litter box andlitter e Milk of magnesia and activated charcoal e Anti-diarrhealpills e Flea and tick medicine e Sedatives e Artificial tear solution e Anti-itch cream e Water-based sterile lubricant e Animal bug spray e Styptic pencil e e e e Creating A Pet Rubbing alcohol Epsom salts Thermometer Tick remover e l'weezers e Nail clippers e Needle-nose pliers e Syringe e Eyedroppers e Flashlight e Pet toys and bed (familiar items can help pets feel more comfortable) Current photo of pet A description ofthe pet, including age, sex, neuter status, colors and approximate weight. Remember, injured pets may be scared, in pain or confused, and even the most gentle pet maybite or scratch. Try to stay calm, move slowly, and handle your pet carefully. If possible, secure him or her in a carrier during transport. ie) Le te When an animal becomes ill or requires emergency first aid care, the veterinarian should be contacted immediately rmometer aaa fF USEFUL TOOLS iets Nail Needle-n Syringe pliers : Eye droppe aca eh An, REMEMBER! @ Injured pets may be scared, in pain, or confused & Even the most gentle pet may bite or scratch @ Take precautions to avoid getting hurt: + Avoid mouth + Do not smother the pet + Stay calm, slowly move, and handle carefully + Stop if pet becomesagitated Use a muzzle, but only if animal is not vomiting If possible, secure animal in a carrier during transport. To avoid distraction and provide comfort, have someoneride with you or drive to the veterinarian. \ T) Be prepared for disasters with a pet emergencykit ready to go. Learn More Download an infographic on emergency preparedness at https:// www.henryscheinvet.com/firstaid.

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