The Mississippi Gulf Coast area is no stranger to bad weather.  Be sure to have a plan in place so there are no surprises when a storm strikes.  For a thorough discussion of disaster planning and pets, check out Saving the Whole Family, created by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

• If your pet is on long-term medications (insulin, heart medications, arthritis medications, etc.) or prescription pet food (I/D, R/D, K/D, etc.), be sure to have enough on hand to get through the time of the storm and any down time afterwords if we are not available to fill prescriptions.
• If evacuating, schedule out-of-town boarding early or find a pet-friendly hotel.  Be sure to have all vaccinations up to date at all times.  Keep a paper copy of your pet's record with you for proof of vaccination if we are not open to verify vaccination status over the phone.  To find pet-friendly hotels where you are going, try www.pettravel.com, www.petfriendlytravel.com or www.petfriendlyhotelsandtravel.com.
• Call us several days ahead if your pet requires anti-anxiety medication or sedatives for travel or thunderstorm anxiety, since supplies may become limited as the storm approaches.
• Have any potential illness checked out BEFORE the storm hits to make sure that it does not develop into anything more serious when help is not available. 

Give us a call if you have any questions regarding your pets' care and comfort during hurricane season.