Prepared to protect: A small pet owner’s guide to disaster preparedness
Pet Talk
Weather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when communities are impacted by things such as flooding, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires or earthquakes, the chaos can become overwhelming — especially when you have a furry companion looking to you for reassurance and support.
Because having a predetermined emergency plan can make all the difference in a pet owner’s ability to stay calm in the midst of uncertainty, Dr. Deb Zoran, a professor and director of the Veterinary Emergency Team at the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, shares the importance of and provides tips for establishing pet-focused plans in the event of a disaster.
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