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Don’t forget important pet documents:•Microchipinformation
•Aphotoofyourselfwithyourpetforproofofownership
•Phonenumbertoregularvetandemergencyvet
•Vaccinationrecords
•Copyofpetlicense
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L. Brooks PattersonOakland County Executive
OaklandCountyHealthDivision|1200NTelegraph34EPontiacMI48341|248.858.1280The Oakland County Health Division will not deny participation in its programs based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. State and Federal eligibility requirements apply for certain programs.
This project was funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health through the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement.
Emergency Pet Kit
OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION
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Get ready!Getyourpetreadybeforeit’stoolate.Followthesestepstogetyourpetdisasterready:
1. Build a Kit–Gathersuppliesforyourpetandstoretheminaportablecontainerthatiseasytomanage,likeaplasticbinordufflebag.
2. Make a Plan–Designatealocalemergencycontactwhocancareforyourpetifyoucan’ttakethemwithyou,oridentifyasafeplaceforthemtostaylocallylikeashelterorclinic.Identifyanout-of-towncontactwhocanhouseyourpettemporarily.
3. Stay Informed–Ifadisasteroccurs,bepreparedtosetyouremergencyplaninmotion.
No pets allowed!Duetohealthandsafetyconcerns,mostsheltersdonotallowpetsunlesstheyarecertifiedserviceanimals.Haveaplanforwhattodoifyoucan’ttakeyourpetwithyou.
•Designateaneighbororout-of-townfamilymemberwhoiswillingtolookafteryourpettemporarily.
•Callyourvettoseeiftheycanrecommendaboarding facilityorshelterthatwouldtemporarilyhouseyourpet.
•HaveyourPetEmergencyKitpackedandreadysoitiseasytograbduringanemergency.
• 3–7daysworthofpetfood
•Supplyofwater(1gallon,perpet,perdayforatleast3days)
•Feedingdishes
•Treats
•Blanketorpetbed
•Oldtowel
•Toy,chewybone,orcomfortitem
•Muzzle–eventhenicestpetcanbiteinresponsetofearoranxiety
•Atravelingbag,crate,orsturdycarrierforeachpet
•Disinfectantspray
•Disposablegloves
•Disposablebagsforclean-up
•Disposablelittertraysandkittylitterscoop(aluminumroastingpanswork,too)
•Leash,sparecollarorharness,andextraIDtagswithcurrentinformation(yourpetshouldwearacollarwithrabiesandidentificationtagsatalltimes)
•Reflectivedogtag,vest,orbattery-operatedclip-onflashinglightincaseyouareinthedark
Your Pet Kit should have:
EMERGENCY PET KIT
•Petfriendlyhotelsormotels
•Veterinarian
•After-hoursemergencyveterinarian•ASCPA Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435
Important phone numbers:
•Gauzepads
•Bandages–self-clingingVetWrapstickstoitself,nottofur
•Adhesivefirstaidtape
•Tweezers
•Towel
•Disposablegloves
•Flashlightorpenlight
•Sterilesalinesolution
•Blunttippedscissors
•Stypticpowderorpencil
•Antisepticspray
•Antibioticointment
Yourpetfirstaidkitshouldhave:
•Antihistamine–checkwithyourveterinarianforcorrectdosage
•Asupplyofanymedicineyourpetrequires