Houston veterinarian shares how to prepare pets for natural disasters
Kendyl Turner
HOUSTON – The best way pet owners can protect their furry friends from the effects of a disaster is to have a plan in place, and to help us do that is Dr. Aziza Glass with Complete Animal Wellness and Longevity Medispa (CAWLM).
Dr. Glass joined KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to build an emergency kit for your pets. You can watch the entire segment above.
Here are some supplies you can include in your pet evacuation kit:
Collapsible bowl and water bottle
Water bottle with filter
Collapsible litter box
Storage containers for litter, kibble, food, canned food
Treats
Poop bags
First aid kit
Blankets
Leash
Collar
Harness
You’ll also want to make sure you have waterproof bats for important documents. Those documents should include a photo of your pet, microchip information, medications and a list of pet-friendly hotels.
If you don’t want to make your own kit, pre-made evacuation kits are available for purchase at CAWLM.