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Creating a Disaster Kit for your Cat(s) and/or Dog(s)

• 3 -day extra supply of medications - in waterproof container
• Absorbent gauze pads and roll for bandaging
• Adhesive tape (waterproof) for bandaging (or “Hurt-Free Tape by J&J)
• Alcohol swabs
• Antibacterial ointment
• Baby aspirin for dogs (consult vet for proper dosage)
• Biocaine
• Benedryl tablets (consult vet for proper dosage)
• Cotton gauze roll
• Cotton swabs in containor
• Ear Wash
• Hot/Cold Pack - instant
• “Hurt-Free” adhesive
• Information card with pet’s medical history
• Kaeopectate or peptobismol
• Karo Syrup (for shock)
• Laytex gloves
• Medicine dropper or oral syringe
• Muzzle (soft) or old tie – to prevent biting
• Nail Clippers
• Needle-nose pliers
• Petroleum Jelly
• Tick Removal Kit – for pets 
• Tweezers
• Thermometer (rectal, or digital)
• Scissors – blunt end
• Sterile Saline Solution

nOld socks for paw protection

nFood: Keep at least 3 days of food in an airtight, waterproof container

nWater: 3 days supply of water – keep in mind, your pet may drink more water if the weather is hot

n2 Bowls (1 for food, 1 for water)

nBlanket for pet – to keep them warm, or to be used as a stretcher.

nPet Toys or other familiar items – to help reduce stress

nCollar w/ID tags – your pet should wear this at all times

nCopies of Shot Records, photo of you & your pet together and detailed information about your pet.

nContact Information for your veterinarian

nKitty Litter for cats and container to use as litter box

nNewspaper, paper towels, plastic trash bags and small bottle of unscented chlorine bleach to provide for your pet’s sanitation

nContainer to hold evacuation supplies

nAppropriate-sized Crate/Collapsible Kennel