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Pet Owner Information: Earthquakes & Your Pet

EARTHQUAKES & YOUR PET

BEFORE

 

Remember your pets when assembling your earthquake preparedness kit.

 
 

DURING

 

Some say pets can anticipate an earthquake. There is no way to know how your pet will react to an earthquake.

 
 

AFTER

 

During and immediately after an earthquake, pets just like humans, experience a great deal of trauma, confusion and anxiety. In this state, your pet can become aggressive. Use caution when approaching your pet and comfort him/her after the earthquake. Check your pet for injuries. Keep your pet confined in your yard or home as aftershocks will occur. Check fencing for damage before putting your pet back into your yard.

 

Listen to local emergency broadcast radio stations for information on emergency shelters and holding areas for all your pets, including livestock and farm animals.

 

Remember, during a major earthquake disaster, Los Angeles County’s six Animal Shelters will be available for emergency housing of your pets.

 

Earthquakes and your pet ... stock up on the following (enough for a minimum of 72 hours for your pet):

 
  1. Pet Food (remember livestock and farm animals)
  1. Manual Can opener
  1. Bottled Water
  1. Bowls, Water Pails
  1. Clean-up supplies, i.e. plastic bags and disinfectant, pooper scooper
  1. Flea/Tick Spray
  1. Extra Brush, Collar, Robe
  1. Blanket
  1. Pet First Aid Kit

    Including:

    - Hydrogen Peroxide (for cuts, wounds, and poisonings)

    - Betadine Solution (non-stinging iodine) for wounds

    - Neosporin Ointment - antibiotic for burns and scrapes

  1. If your pet requires special medication, be sure you have an ample supply.
  1. Keep your pets vaccinations up-to-date and keep a license tag and identification tag on him/her at all times.
 

"Duty With Compassion"