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