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 …
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