Hurricanes can be extremely serious and scary to go through, especially if you have a dog to worry about. Dogs can be affected severely by hurricanes, whether it\u2019s from anxiety, homelessness, or trying to evacuate. Here are some tips on how to handle storm prepping for your dog and dealing with a hurricane.<\/p>\n
Hurricane preparation is crucial for your dog to have a safety plan already set up before the storm hits. Being prepared means that you plan to execute what you have already deemed as the safest path possible for you and your dog, whether this is hunkering down or evacuating.<\/p>\n
Your pet will need to have their essentials ready for when the hurricane comes, this \u2018kit\u2019 should include:<\/p>\n
You will need your dog\u2019s vaccination records (and have them up-to-date) if you have to be admitted to a boarding facility, shelter, or vet office. During a hurricane, your dog may be exposed to bacteria like leptospirosis in floodwater. This is why keeping up with vaccinations<\/a> is so important, as they can likely help prevent any diseases from being developed by your dog.<\/p>\n Microchipping can be done by most vet offices and it is a permanent form of identification. ID tags are still a necessity even with microchips, but this is an extra precaution in case the tags go missing from your dog.<\/p>\n Microchips allow you to locate your dog by a scanning device used by human societies\/shelters, animal control, and vets. So if your dog happens to be lost, microchips can make it much easier to find them.<\/p>\n If you ever lose your dog, there are ways to ensure you\u2019re the rightful owner of your pooch. An ID file will likely include:<\/p>\nMicrochipping?<\/h3>\n
ID Files<\/h3>\n
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Emergency Pet Sticker<\/h3>\n