15 Things your dog needs in emergency
Pets, for most of us, are part of our family. Some pets, like dogs, need our constant care, especially when we take them out on long distance travel. In such situations, it is always better to carry extra items for your dog care, which you might need during an emergency. Following is a list of 15 such things which would come handy to you to take care of your dog, in case of an emergency.
1. Microchips and ID tags
The implantation of a microchip is made just below the skin at the back of a pet’s neck. It helps to track your lost pet or even match it to its rightful owners. More often an ID tag with name and address can also be of great advantage.
2. Veterinary contact
A family veterinarian’s emergency contact number is a top priority. In addition to it, you must always keep your dog's recent health records in a file and carry it wherever you are going.
3. First aid kit
In case of any unforeseen event or accident, a first aid kit for your dog can be life saving. The kit can contain antibiotics, bandages, syringes, and all the other stuff like cotton.
4. Food
Ensure to keep extra stock of food or an emergency food kit for your dog, in case of a disaster like when the store supplies might not be available or is closed.
5. Water
Like all living beings, dogs too need water, specially during summers and while they are traveling. Always keep some extra bottled drinking water for your dog.
6. Portable food and water bowls
Just as a precautionary measure, take appropriate care to carry food and water bowls, so that your dog would feel at home while eating and drinking on the way.
7. Harness and leash
Do not let your dog loose in unknown and unsafe places. Always leash the dog and let it be with you or your family all the time. Keep a spare leash.
8. Poop bags
Carry enough poop bags so that you would not dirty the environment and at the same time attend to your dog's nature's call without any fuss.
9. Towels
Keeps lot of towels handy to keep your dog clean and warm.
10. Carry crate
It works like a closet to store the extra food and stuff, and a shelter for your pup, when on a sudden move.
11. Muzzle
When you take your dog to unknown places, it might loose its temperament seeing new people and things around it and might get scared. To prevent the dog from biting or barking and creating a nuisance, tie muzzle around its mouth.
12. ASPCA Door/ window decals
In case of a sudden disaster, a decal on a door or window can help the officials save your dog’s life.
13. Plastic bag
A waterproof bag to store the necessary items for your dog should be kept handy.
14. Playful things
To keep your dog stress free of the long travel, keep some playful items like ball, frizbee etc, so that dog would be excited and this would keep it on the move.
15. Recent photograph
Carry your dog’s recent photograph with you always. In case it is lost, you can immediately take action by posting its photo all around which would be easy to trace.
