Disaster Preparedness for Your Dog: How to Prepare For Canine Emergencies At Home

Natural disasters has been happening all around the globe these past months and who knows where it will happen next. To be able to cope when this happens to you, you must learn the simple tips on what you can do so that you will be able to survive with your pet, not without him.

First, make a list of some important phone numbers that you may need, in case disaster strikes. You may find them through the internet or through your local animal association. The list must include the following:

Your vet's contact number. The number of your local animal hospital/clinic. Pet shelters. Animal rescue shelters. Animal lodgings.

Next, put a complete identification in your dog's tag. It must contain your name, contact number or mobile number, and your pet dog's name.

Third, get some of your neighbors to help your pet out in case disaster happens without you in the house, but you must make sure that you do this with a trustworthy friend. You must give them a copy of the key to your house, exchange contact numbers, and make sure they know your pets. Indicate the number, type, name and location of your pets inside your house. These are all important so that none of your pets would be left behind when they look for them. If you choose to get someone to take care of your pets while you are away on a vacation, be sure that they can be trusted. Check their references and credentials, or if you do not like the risk, choose a family member or a close friend to take care of your pet.

Here are some important things to consider when someone else is going to take care of your dog:

If ever disaster happens, arrange for a family member or a friend who is near to take your pet and house them temporarily. If evacuation should be needed, give the sitter a relative's contact number so that he could deliver your pet to him. Ask your sitter if he would be willing to take your pet under his wing if ever disaster occurs? Ask him also, if he would be willing to take care of your pet until you come back.

As a general rule, however, you must place some signage in front of your residence if you have any pet animals inside so that if ever disaster happens, firemen would know if they have to rescue a pet inside.

Put leads and carrying cases in a place where they could be easy to find so that in case of an emergency you can easily put your pets in them.

Steve Weber is a dog lover who has plenty of experience with canine arthritis disease and other dog related issues. At his web site, Cactus Canyon, Steve has many articles and videos that help pet owners dealing with dog joint problems. The site focuses on using all natural glucosamine products like synflex for dogs in treating osteoarthritis.