No one ever thinks an emergency is going to happen in their world, but it\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. Human emergency kits are pretty well-documented, but it\u2019s important that we think about our pets as well. Here are some tips from Kriser\u2019s Natural Pet \u2013 courtesy of Brad and one of our managers, Siobhan \u2013 for what to have available for your furry family members in an emergency.<\/p>\n
Food and Water.<\/strong>\u00a0Have at least three days\u2019 worth of food and water for both you and your pets! For raw feeders,\u00a0Ziwi Peak<\/b>\u00a0is a great raw-alternative option in either a 2.2 lb or 5 lb bag. It\u2019s light to carry, and because it\u2019s nutrient dense, a little quantity goes a long way toward feeding your dog. For kibble-eaters, a 4 or 5-lb bags of your favorite brand fit pretty well in emergency kits and are fairly transportable. Grab that and a travel bowl, and you\u2019re in good shape. Just remember to change the food in your emergency kit every six months to keep it fresh. Pack those away with a couple of bottles of water and several day\u2019s worth of any pet medications your furbabies need so you are ready to go in a pinch.<\/p>\n Extra \u201cClothes\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to grab an extra collar, harness and leash for your furry friend, so they are ready to get moving in a crisis. Make sure your dog or cat is equipped with an ID tag and a microchip. Need an ID? Come visit Kriser\u2019s and check out our broad selection of\u00a0Red Dingo<\/b>\u00a0tags. Remember \u2013 if you get separated, these are the best ways to ensure your pet is returned to you.<\/p>\n Crates<\/strong>. One of the easiest ways to corral your pet in a crisis is by having a safe \u201chome\u201d away from home for them. A crate can keep your furry family safe and secure, and can be covered with a blanket to protect them in the case of any debris issues. Check out some of the carriers and crates at your local Kriser\u2019s, including those from\u00a0Petmate<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Sherpa<\/b>.<\/p>\n Good training.<\/strong>\u00a0Work on teaching your pet how to return to you and to gather around in a crisis. One of our store managers has taught her dogs and cats to come running with a \u201cgather\u201d command. Even her three cats come running and wait for their leashes when they hear their \u201cgather\u201d order. Remember, though, that a scared pet is not a willing pet, so if you have a particularly skittish furkid, better to get them ready ahead of time!<\/p>\n Safe Zone.<\/strong>\u00a0Have your safe zone picked out long before you\u2019ll ever need it. Basements, first floor rooms with no outside walls or windows, or garages can be effective safe zones. Make sure that your whole family knows your safe zone! You may also want to have a\u00a0Thundershirt<\/b>\u00a0on hand for your furry friend to help soothe the anxiety that is likely to ensure. This hugs your fur baby and helps them feel protected and calm in a time of stress.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s hoping nothing bad ever happens to you and your furry family, but being prepared if it does. This list is by no means exhaustive so feel free to share other ideas if you have them in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No one ever thinks an emergency is going to happen in their world, but it\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[5],"class_list":["post-20090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-parenting","tag-safety"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20090"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20504,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20090\/revisions\/20504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}