Houston Flood: Are your pets ready for an Emergency?

Put Together a Pet Emergency Kit and be ready!

a. Transportation. Have a sturdy carrier for your pet big enough for him to stand up, turn around, and lie down in. Bring leashes, collars, and sturdy line with a solid ground pet for securing pet outside carrier. Blankets or towels for keeping pet warm in carrier. Be sure pet is wearing identification tag in the emergency.

b. Medical. Have a medical kit and get pet first aid Ap at Ap Store. Have at least 5 day supply of medications with medical records.

c. Food. Water and food for at least 7 days along with a bowl for each pet and a can opener for wet food. People need a gallon of water a day. Although pets may not need that much keep an extra gallon for washing them off if they get into chemicals, etc.

d. Sanitation. Cat box, litter, and garbage bags for disposing of pet waste. Bleach may come in handy.

e. Extra Items. Toys, Treats, Poop Bags, Familiar beds, covers, etc. to calm pet.

f. Preparation. Put all these items with your plastic bag of documents in a predetermined area in a box or large detergent canister and mark with Pet Emergency Kit for easy access when needed.