A guide to bathing pets after natural disasters
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Natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and tornadoes are occurring more often. In these situations, substances from our daily lives — including household cleaners, pesticides, oil, and debris — can contaminate nearby surroundings, remain in standing water, or spread through smoke and floodwaters, leaving both humans and their pets vulnerable to an increased risk of exposure.
Because proper cleaning procedures in the aftermath of disasters can mitigate these risks, Dr. Deb Zoran, interim director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team and a professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers tips on how owners can best clean their pets in order to prevent potential illness.
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