It seems like common sense. A disaster occurs—a hurricane or fire or perhaps a chemical spill —and you put your cat in the car and get as far away as you can. But what if you’re going to be removed from your home for days or weeks? How much food and water should you have on hand for the cat? How many days’ worth of his prescription drugs?
The answers to these questions might seem like common sense, too, but what appears obvious to you now might get lost in the midst of a situation where there’s not a moment to lose as you’re scrambling to keep safe. That’s why the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has updated its guidelines for how to prepare in advance for an emergency that requires evacuation from your home.
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