Disaster supply checklist for pets

posted: Wed Apr 23 15:47:07 EDT 2025 by: Adam Smith Tags: "Clinic Specials" "News" 

In case you need to evacuate due to an emergency, it is always a good idea to keep stocked on pet supplies in sturdy containers that can be carried easily and grabbed at a moment's notice. In your disaster kit, you should include:
  • Medications & medical records
  • A first aid-kit
  • Leashes, harnesses, and carriers
  • Current photos and descriptions of your pets for identification 
  • Food and water for at least 3 days for each pet, bowls, cat litter & litter box, and a manual can opener
  • The name and number of your veterinarian 
  • Pet beds and toys
  • Other useful items include newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags, grooming items, and household bleach
For more information on disaster preparedness from The Humane Society of the United States, click here.