CDC

PET DISASTER KIT CHECKLIST

Pet disaster

• DOCUMENTS 

• Photocopied veterinary records

• Rabies certificate

• Vaccinations

• Medical summary

• Prescriptions for medications

• Most recent heartworm test result (dogs)

• Photocopied registration information (ex: proof of ownership or adoption records)

• Pet description(s) (ex: breed, sex, color, weight)

• Recent photographs for each of your pets 

• Waterproof container for documents 

• Microchip information (ex: microchip number, name and number of the microchip company)

• Your contact information (phone numbers and addresses for your family and friends or relatives you may be staying with)

• WATER, FOOD, MEDICATIONS

• 2-week supply of food for each animal stored in waterproof containers

• 2-week supply of water for each animal

• Non-spill food and water dishes 

• Manual can opener

• Feeding instructions for each animal

• 2-week supply of any medications (if applicable)

• Medication instructions  

• One month supply of flea, tick, and heartworm preventative

• OTHER SUPPLIES

• Leash, collar with ID, and harness

• Toys

• Appropriate-sized pet carrier with bedding, blanket, or towel

• Pet first aid book and first aid kit

• Cleaning supplies for accidents (paper towels, plastic bags, disinfectant)