Prevent. Prepare.
Nobody expects an emergency situation … but you can plan for it!
When it comes to pets an emergency can range from a medical situation, a lost pet, or even an evacuation which could result in separation from your pet. How prepared are YOU?
Get started by reading some tips and checking out some links provided below.
Pet Safety Resource Links
- ASPCA Pet Safety Pack
- Center for Pet Safety
- FEMA’s Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now
- FEMA Video about pet emergency preparedness
- American Humane Pet Disaster Preparedness Info
MICROCHIPS …. Click here to learn more
Are you doing all you can to keep your pet safe?
Is your dog neutered? Neutered pets may be less likely to run off
Is your pet microchipped? Are you sure it is registered and has up-to-date contact info? Learn more about the importance of microchips Does your pet ALSO have a visible tag? Both a microchip and tag are vital.
Take our Love Tag Chip Challenge!
Pet First Aid & Poison Control … Info!
Are you prepared with the information you need to care for your pet if they became injured?
How about making sure you prevent them from inadvertent poisoning?
Check out some of our resources below to get you started.
Pet First Aid
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. Get the app and be prepared to act when called upon. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know Pet First Aid.
PetTech offers 8 hours training classes, and also has an app available!
Poison Control
Pet Poison Helpline
855-764-7661
A 24/7 service available in N.America for pet owners & veterinary professionals who need assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet.
Before you step out with your pet …
Do you know how to properly put on your dog’s harness? Kurgo has provided an overview of properly fitting a Step In and Overhead harness to help you out!
The Center for Pet Safety wants you to travel safely with your pet!
The Center for Pet Safety’s mission is to have an enduring, positive impact on the survivability, health, safety and well-being of companion animals and the consumer through scientific research and product testing. Learn more and support this organization that is serving all of us with pets with valued research.
PET SAFETY is the signature focus of Generation Wags. It’s something that EVERY pet owner can do to protect their beloved pet and reduce strays that may not be reunited. Learn more about the connection of lost pets and strays here. And check out critically important info about microchips and pets and how all chips are NOT created equal!