Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team
Spokane, Washington

Disasters are very stressful times.  Having an emergency kit for your pets

will save time and ensure that you aren't forgetting an essential item

during a time of distress.  The following items should be in every pet's

emergency kit:

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• Food: Keep at least 3 days worth of food for each pet in a sealed,

       waterproof container.  Rotate in fresh food every 2-3 months. 

• Water: Each pet should have at least 3 days worth of water, in addition

        to the water your family will require.

• Medicine & Medical Records:  Be sure to keep any medications your pets require in a sealed, waterproof container.  If your pet has ongoing health issues, a copy of their medical records will be helpful if you cannot get in to see your normal veterinarian.

• First Aid Kit:  Your first aid kid should be waterproof and contain the following items:

  • Pet first aid manual.  Click here for more first aid information from the AVMA.

  • Important phone numbers (Veterinarian, Animal ER, Poison Control, Non-Emergency Police line, etc)

  • Medical records and medications list

  • Muzzle (ONLY for temporary procedures.  Do NOT muzzle your animal if they are vomiting)

  • Clean towels (for clean up or restraining cats for procedures/treatments)

  • Gauze pads

  • Non-stick medical tape

  • Antiseptic wipes, spray or ointment

  • Foil emergency blanket

  • Cotton balls or pads

  • Rolled gauze

  • Eye dropper or syringe without a needle (for wound flushing or medications)

  • Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting.  Use ONLY if directed by a Veterinarian or Poison Control Expert. Do NOT use on wounds)

  • Instant cold ice pack

  • Non-latex disposable gloves

  • Petroleum jelly or other pet safe lubricant

  • Rectal thermometer (Normal range for a cat is 99.5°F to 102.5°F while a dog's normal range is 101°F to 102.5°F)

  • Blunt end scissors

  • Sterile non-stick gauze pads

  • Sterile saline solution (available at most pharmacies)

  • Tongue depressors (for splinting)

  • Tweezers

• ID: Keep your ID tags on your pet(s) collars or harnesses at all times.  Keep pet licenses and microchip information up to date.

• Photo: Keep a photo of you and your pet(s) together to help with identifying your pet if they are lost and establish you as their owner.

• Pet Information: Keep adoption papers, microchip information, licensing together.

• Important numbers: Keep your Veterinarian, nearest animal emergency clinic, boarding facility and poison control in your emergency kit.  The ASPCA poison control can be reached at:  (888) 426-4435  (NOTE: The ASPCA may charge $65 for this service.)  The Pet Poison Helpline can be reached at: 855-764-7661 (NOTE: The fee for this service is $59)

• Sanitation Supplies: Keep extra litter, litter boxes, non-latex gloves, newspaper, paper towels, pet waste bags, bleach and water solution in a spray bottle (dilute 1 part bleach into 9 parts water) to help with cleanup.

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*This information was made possible in part by ready.gov.  Click here to download their information sheet