Keeping Your Pets Safe During Storm Season

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

From our family to yours we encourage you to stay safe during the next storm season. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help!

Florida’s rainy season can bring very unpredictable weather patterns and unique dangers including flash flooding and hurricanes. We want to help keep your fur babies safe by making sure that you have a pet safety plan in place.

Here are some ideas to help keep your pets comfortable and safe during the rainy season.

• Keep your pets inside. When weather strikes, a pet can become frightened quickly. So, secure all pet doors and, should you need to take your pet outside, ensure that all outside gates are firmly closed.
• Some pet families consider putting a tight shirt on their pet to reduce anxiety.
• Give them a safe place to wait for the storm out where they feel secure. Providing them with some of their favorite toys or treats may help ease their anxiety.
• Create an emergency pet kit with a leash, food, bowls, fresh water, and any medications or important medical records. This can be kept near the front door or in your car.
• When walking your dog after a storm, make sure that your pets are kept on a leash and out of washes and fast running water as heavy rains can lead to flash flooding.
• Heavy winds can lead to sharp debris that may injure pets. Make sure to clear any hazards from your yard before letting pets out again.
• Address storm-related anxieties with pets by creating positive associations with storms by giving them treats, toys, and verbal praise for appropriate behavior.

Rainy season can be an unsettling time for pet owners and pets alike. This is why we encourage you to make a plan before rainy season hits to alleviate any added stress.

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