Adrian, MI – In honor of National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging Michiganders to create an emergency preparedness kit for their pets.
To create a pet preparedness kit, ensure the following items are readily available in a safe location:
- Pet food, water, and bowls
- Pet carrier, leash, and collar
- Photo of your pet or ID and a photo of you with your pet
- Immunization, veterinary records, and pet medications
- First Aid Kit
- Toys, rope, and sanitation bags
Also, as temperatures climb into the weekend, here are some reminders about pets and the heat from the American Red Cross:
- Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open.
- Limit exercise on hot days. Exercise in the early morning or evening hours.
- Walk your pet in the grass if possible, to avoid hot surfaces burning their paws.
- If your pet is outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water.
- Water safety is important for your furry friends. Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool—they aren’t all good swimmers
- Watch your pets at a backyard barbecue. Keep them away from the grill and know that some food can be poisonous to them. Avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with artificial sweeteners.
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