CDC

PET DISASTER KIT CHECKLIST

Pet disaster

• DOCUMENTS 

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• Photocopied veterinary records

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• Rabies certificate

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• Vaccinations

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• Medical summary

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• Prescriptions for medications

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• Most recent heartworm test result (dogs)

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

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

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• Recent photographs for each of your pets 

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• Waterproof container for documents 

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

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

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• WATER, FOOD, MEDICATIONS

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

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• 2-week supply of water for each animal

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• Non-spill food and water dishes 

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• Manual can opener

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• Feeding instructions for each animal

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

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• Medication instructions  

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

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• OTHER SUPPLIES

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• Leash, collar with ID, and harness

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• Toys

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

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• Pet first aid book and first aid kit

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

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