Are you ready to deliver care during a crisis?January 14, 2025Handling emergency cases, especially during a natural disaster, can stretch you beyond your core focus. Learn how to allocate resources appropriately to prioritize and provide the best care possible during a crisis.
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Decontamination guidelines for dogs developed by Texas vet emergency response teamMarch 4, 2024The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has created protocols for decontaminating dogs after disasters.
Is your practice ready if disaster strikes?February 16, 2024No matter where you are, your veterinary practice may be at risk of being damaged, destroyed, or temporarily closed at some point due to a natural disaster. Learn how you can prepare your practice for such occurrence.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCreating a 'Go Bag' in Case of EmergencyMay 4, 2023We never know when Mother Nature might strike, even in areas not "known" for fires, floods, etc. That's why we created this "Go Bag" infographics for you to use freely in your clinics for your clients. It tells them what they should pack —from food and toys to current medical records—in case of emergency.Â
Veterinary medicine critical to disaster preparedness, reliefFebruary 5, 2020The increasing prevalence of the One Health approach in global medicine continues to impact the changing world of veterinary care.
AVMA helps veterinarians prepare pet owners in event of disasterSeptember 6, 2018With hurricane season in full swing, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has gathered resources that veterinarians can share with pet owners to help them prepare for the impact of these potentially devastating storms. The resources provided are made to help owners assemble a pet evacuation kit prior to an incident, deal with a lost pet, and figure out what to do after a disaster. Pet evacuation kit Assemble the kit well in advance of any emergency and store in an easy-to-carry, waterproof container close to an exit. Food and medicine Three to seven days' worth of dry and canned (pop-top) food* Two-week supply of medicine* At least a seven-days supply of water Feeding dish and water bowl Liquid dish soap *Rotate and replace these items to ensure they don't expire. First aid kit Antidiarrheal liquid or tablets Antibiotic ointment Bandage tape and scissors Cotton bandage rolls Flea and tick prevention (if needed in your area) Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads Latex gloves Saline solution Towel and washcloth Tweezers Sanitation Litter, litter pan, and scoop (a shirt box with a plastic bag works well for pan) Newspaper, paper towels, and trash bags Household chlorine beach or disinfectant …
AVMF offers resources, seeks support for colleagues affected by California firesAugust 3, 2018As massive wildfires rage across California, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AMVF) is working to help veterinary colleagues and animals in need. The Carr Fire, a week old, is the sixth most destructive fire in California history, destroying nearly 1,000 structures and claiming several lives. With less than 30 percent containment achieved and continued hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, it's expected to worsen before headway is made. The AVMF has been in contact with several area animal clinics that are not only inundated with emergency cases, but also caring for animals that residents could not take with them when evacuating on a moment's notice. The AVMF, which grants to veterinarians to ensure emergency medical care of animal victims and relief grants to help veterinarians and veterinary students who require basic necessities due to a disaster, is seeking support in its efforts to help as many colleagues as possible. Donations to the AVMF Disaster Relief Fund can be made at avmf.org/donate. Use the AVMF Code "Disaster Relief" when filling out the donation form. Disaster preparedness reminder These fires serve as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness. There's no better time than now …
Survey: Majority of pet owners unprepared for upcoming disasterMay 11, 2018Banfield Pet Hospital revealed in a recent survey that 91 percent of pet owners are unprepared for the next natural disaster. In advance of hurricane season and in honor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 12, the Banfield Foundation has kicked off a disaster preparedness campaign to help pet owners prepare for the unexpected. From May 10 through September 30, for every donation of $45 or more made at BanfieldFoundation.org/kit, the Banfield Foundation will thank donors with a pre-assembled pet disaster preparedness kit—and donate a kit to vulnerable pet owners in select high-risk states, up to 1,000 kits. The kits feature a waterproof bag that includes a blanket, treats, stress-relief products, water and food calculation charts, tips and checklists to help keep pets cared for in the event of a natural disaster, and more. All donations will support the Banfield Foundation's Disaster Relief Grant program, which aids nonprofit animal organizations and local communities impacted by natural disasters. Texas A&M joins the cause In 2017, the Banfield Foundation provided a disaster relief grant to Texas A&M University's Veterinary Emergency Team (TAMUVET)—the nation's largest and most-deployed veterinary emergency response unit—to …
New AVMA emergency info helps safeguard large animalsSeptember 18, 2017September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and the importance of animal disaster planning has been made clear by recent hurricanes and wildfires. Livestock evacuations have been all too common, both on large and small scales. A new American Veterinary Medical Association website resource provides critical information that veterinarians can share with owners of horses, poultry, cattle, and other livestock to help them plan in advance to safeguard animals in the event of emergency. The new page, Large Animals and Livestock in Disasters, includes: Steps to prepare for quick action in emergencies Evacuation supply lists for horses, poultry and other livestock Information on proper identification of animals Suggestions to pre-arrange possible evacuation sites The AVMA also offers a range of other emergency planning resources for veterinarians and their clients: Emergency Planning Resources for Veterinary Practices Wildfire Smoke and Animals Pets and Disasters Emergency Contact Cards for Animal Owners
