Keeping your Pets Safe During a Storm

1/31/2020 (Permalink)

We love our pets.  They are a huge part of our family.  When you prepare safety tips for your family be sure to keep your furry friends in mind, as well.  ASPCA, the Animal Poison Control Center offers five tips to make storms safer and less stressful for your extended family member.

1. Shelter - Make sure your pet is acquainted with the room or area you will go to in the event of a storm.  It may be a small interior room or possibly your basement.
2. Poisons - You may be keeping poison substances in some of your shelter rooms. Eliminate any toxins from those areas.
3. Anxiety - If your pet is prescribed anxiety medications and you know a storm is headed your way, give them a dose of their medication prior to the storm hitting your area.
4. Evacuation - Know where your pet's leashes, carriers, food and medication are.  Keep a bottle of water handy for them.  Also, know where your pets' favorite hiding places are in case they decide to sneak off as the storm approaches.
5. Prepare a pet first-aid kit.

The safety of your pet is as important to us as you.  We at SERVPRO of Jefferson City hope you will take the time to help make your furry friends' time during a storm less stressful.