{"id":5595,"date":"2023-07-13T14:11:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T07:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5595"},"modified":"2023-07-13T14:11:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T07:11:54","slug":"do-you-have-a-natural-disaster-plan-in-place-for-your-pet-heres-your-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5595","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have A Natural Disaster Plan In Place For Your Pet? Here\u2019s Your Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_700,h_400,g_auto,q_85,fl_lossy,f_jpg\/org\/pwyewjjrfljhmzbz2.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If a disaster strikes, the last thing you want is to be scrambling around last minute to help your pet. A natural disaster plan means making preparations <em>ahead of time<\/em> to ensure that all members of the family, pets included, are ready for anything. As experts in disaster relief, we turned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/about-us\/community-support\/disaster-relief-network?lightboxfired=true#accordion-content-01927451696-1\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/about-us\/community-support\/disaster-relief-network?lightboxfired=true#accordion-content-01927451696-1\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL4\">Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition<\/a> to understand what it takes to make a plan, and we\u2019re sharing the step-by-step with you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Use a microchip and\/or collar I.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/about-us\/community-support\/disaster-relief-network?lightboxfired=true#accordion-content-01927451696-1\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/about-us\/community-support\/disaster-relief-network?lightboxfired=true#accordion-content-01927451696-1\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL5\">Microchipping<\/a> can help increase the odds of getting a lost cat or dog back. Whether a daunting storm is moving in, or someone leaves the back gate open, we\u2019ll always feel grateful we took this simple step. But even with a microchip, make sure your pet has a collar I.D. with up-to-date contact information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Know your pet\u2019s hiding spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When our pets are scared or feel threatened, they often respond by hiding. But when disasters hit, time is of the essence. Know exactly where your pet goes when they\u2019re scared (think thunder and fireworks), so that you can evacuate faster if need be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Determine a pet-friendly place in case of evacuation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wildfires, hurricanes, floods\u2014evacuation is sometimes the only way to guarantee safety. Make sure you\u2019ve determined a pet-friendly place where you can evacuate to. Have a just-in-case conversation with a friend or family member who <em>loves<\/em> your pet and cares about their safety as much as you do.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Carry a picture of your pet in case you get separated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As they say, prepare for the worst but hope for the best. In the event you\u2019re ever separated from your pet, keep a picture of them handy. This can help rescuers identify and return your furry friend if they\u2019ve gone missing. We\u2019ll guess there\u2019s no shortage of pictures on your phone, but throw a hard copy in your wallet just in case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Keep a pet carrier or crate on hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0When our pets are scared, they\u2019re prone to run or react. Stow a pet carrier or crate to help you transport your pet more comfortably and safely. Pro tip: Line your carrier with a quick-absorbing pad in advance so you don\u2019t have to worry about accidents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Build an emergency kit for your pet.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Expecting the unexpected is smart pet parenting, and an emergency kit is the essence of preparedness. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/products\/dog-food#sd\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/products\/dog-food#sd\/?utm_source=mbgpartner&amp;utm_medium=article3&amp;utm_campaign=2023_Hills&amp;utm_content=URL6\">Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition<\/a>, your emergency kit should include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a disaster strikes, the last thing you want is to be scrambling around last minute to help your pet. A natural disaster plan means making preparations ahead of time to ensure that all members of the family, pets included, are ready for anything. As experts in disaster relief, we turned to Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[119,136],"class_list":["post-5595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-dogs","tag-partner"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5595\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}