Hurricane safety tips for pets; How to keep your dog, cat or any pet cozy ...
26.08.11
Never relinquish your animals tied up outdoors -- if he's confined, he won't be expert to escape rising waters.
Pack a pet "go bag": Pack a week's importance of food, just in case. It doesn't necessary make a difference if you bring wet or dry food. What's important is that your pet will eat it, despite being out of his comfort zone. If you thirst to bring cans, don't forget the can opener.
If you've got a cat, don't bother bringing his gloomy litter box. De Feo recommends using an aluminum broiling pan from the supermarket. It will grip up well in the storm, it's easy to clean and you can toss it once the storm is over.
Cat owners recognize that kitty litter weighs a ton. You can take a little less along if you bring some preshredded newspaper to mix into the box.
Being comforts: Bring his favorite toys or a blanket.
Medications and injuries: Take your pet's medication with you, straight in case you'll be out of your house for a few days. Never, ever feed your pet "people" nostrum like Tylenol. It could be deadly. However, if your pet gets scratched by opera-glasses or injures his paw, it's okay to use alcohol, peroxide or antibiotic in fine fettle.
Source: New York Daily News