{"id":58,"date":"2018-04-29T04:24:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T04:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aetf.ca\/wordpress\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2024-04-19T02:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T02:01:12","slug":"prepare-and-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aetf.ca\/?page_id=58","title":{"rendered":"Prepare and Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A DISASTER OR MAJOR EMERGENCY?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PHASE 1:&nbsp;PLANNING:&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Before a Severe Weather Watch or any Alert or Warning has been issued for your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and print or view ( can be found under downloads, won&#8217;t automatically open) our Pet Preparedness Guide which includes the information you need to be ready. It includes a checklist for pet emergency and first aid kits: Pet Preparedness Brochure:<a href=\"https:\/\/aetf.ca\/Pet-Preparedness-Brochure-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/aetf.ca\/Pet-Preparedness-Brochure-2024.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazing resource from Red Rover.org:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/redrover.org\/resource\/pet-disaster-preparedness\/\">https:\/\/redrover.org\/resource\/pet-disaster-preparedness\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips from Government of Canada Website:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getprepared.gc.ca\/cnt\/plns\/ptsndsrvcnmls-en.aspx\">https:\/\/www.getprepared.gc.ca\/cnt\/plns\/ptsndsrvcnmls-en.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to prepare for you as well! Here is a link for 72 hr preparedness: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getprepared.gc.ca\/cnt\/rsrcs\/pblctns\/yprprdnssgd\/index-en.aspx\">https:\/\/www.getprepared.gc.ca\/cnt\/rsrcs\/pblctns\/yprprdnssgd\/index-en.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources for people, pets and livestock from Government of Alberta:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/emergency-preparedness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc\" title=\"\">www.alberta.ca\/emergency-preparedness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a First Aid Kit is also essential for humans and pets,&nbsp; here is a list of common items that are useful.&nbsp; Make sure to include any specific medications your pet may need as well. It is always good to have a pet carrier in a easy to grab spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Animal Kit:<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identification ( Tags, Microchip and Tattoo info)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paperwork for your pet (in a waterproof container or bag): proof of rabies-vaccination status, copies of other important medical records and a current photo of your pet (in case he gets lost or for verification when picking up from a reception shelter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leash\/ Collars\/ Carriers\/ Cages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food, Water, Can Opener (if wet food)&nbsp; (enough for a week or at minimum 3 days until you are somewhere safe to acquire more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litter\/ Poop Bags \/ Shavings (small animals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treats\/ Blankets\/ Toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet first-aid book and kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone numbers: your veterinarian, the nearest emergency-veterinary clinic (along with directions!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (don&#8217;t use this if your pet is vomiting, choking, coughing or otherwise having difficulty breathing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical Supplies: Pet First Aid Kit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>(we sell and can ship in Canada, click link to order now ) <a href=\"https:\/\/aetf.ca\/?page_id=285\">https:\/\/aetf.ca\/?page_id=285<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Self-cling bandage\/ Vet Wrap (bandage that stretches and sticks to itself but not to fur\u2014available at pet stores and from pet-supply catalogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antiseptic wipes, lotion, powder or spray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blanket (a foil emergency blanket)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton balls or swabs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gauze rolls\/Sterile non-stick gauze pads for bandages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting\u2014do this only when directed by a veterinarian or a poison-control expert)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral syringe or turkey baster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposable gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petroleum jelly (to lubricate the thermometer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermometer (your pet&#8217;s temperature should not rise above 103\u00b0F or fall below 100\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors (with blunt ends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sterile saline solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tweezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splints and tongue depressors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styptic powder or pencil (sold at veterinary hospitals, pet-supply stores, and your local pharmacy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extras:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Diphenhydramine (Benadryl\u00ae), if approved by a veterinarian for allergic reactions, make sure to consult vet for dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Dose Asprin\/Metacam, if approved by a veterinarian for allergic reactions, make sure to consult vet for dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expired credit or rewards card to scrape away insect stingers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glucose paste or corn syrup (for diabetic dogs or those with low blood sugar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail clippers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penlight or flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle-nosed pliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A DISASTER OR MAJOR EMERGENCY? PHASE 1:&nbsp;PLANNING:&nbsp;&nbsp; Before a Severe Weather Watch or any Alert or Warning has been issued for your area. 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