3 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe in Cambridge, ON

Keeping your pet safe is important. Not only can this help to save your pet’s life, but it can also help you to avoid having to pay for expensive emergency veterinary care. Whether you have had a pet for a while and just want to increase its safety or are considering adding a new pet to your family, remembering these three tips can help to protect your pet.

Keep an emergency kit handy

You can find emergency pet kits for sale online, but you also have the option of making your own kit. The advantage to making your own kit is that you can tailor the contents to your life and your pet. These kits can come in handy for regular life events, but they are very helpful in a natural disaster.

Some items to consider including in your emergency pet kit include:

• Food that your pet is accustomed to.
• Water for your pet to drink and something to put the water in.
• Proof that you own your pet, such as a picture of you and your pet together or registration paperwork.
• Vaccination records, especially a rabies certificate.
• First aid kit that includes bandages, milk of magnesia, gauze, and any medications your pet might need.
• Leashes or pet carriers to help keep your pet contained if disaster strikes.
• Waste collection bags if you have a dog or other animal that will defecate outdoors.

Learn about toxic substances

Many common household substances and even some common foods are toxic to your pets. You should familiarize yourself with these so that you can keep your pet protected from them. You can find a list of these items and why they are so dangerous at Rover.com.

Have an after-hours vet on standby

If your pet is injured or has a medical crisis, you should be ready to contact an after-hours veterinarian. Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Waterloo is ready to help you. Just give us a call at (519) 650-1617 or bring your pet to us at 405 Maple Grove Road.