Showing content tagged with: disaster preparedness

Expert Advice: Feature Volunteer Search and Rescue Dog Teams Respond to Disaster After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene left a wide path of damage across many southern states. Among the volunteers on the ground are search and rescue dog teams, finding those who are trapped or missing.
/expert-advice/news/volunteer-search-and-rescue-dog-teams-hurricane-helene/ | October 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature A Community Effort: AKC Breed Clubs Provide Aid After Hurricane Helene
Website developer Joan Brown has a long career of service beginning with her time in the Navy. While living in Rhode Island, she developed a passion for...
/expert-advice/news/akc-preservation-breeders-respond-to-hurricane-helene/ | October 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Safety House Fires: How to Prepare Your Dog
Would you know how to get your dog safely out of the house if there was a fire? Here are some things to prepare your dog in the event of a house fire, including what to pack, how to make sure your dog is trained, and how to evacuate safely.
/expert-advice/health/prepare-your-dog-house-fire/ | August 17, 2023
Labrador Retriever head sticking out of a car window in the rain.
Expert Advice: Health Hurricane Preparedness for Dog Owners
Be ready for natural disasters and the possibility of evacuating with your dog. Hurricane preparedness tips for dog owners help you get ready for any storm.
/expert-advice/health/hurricane-preparedness-dog-owners/ | September 28, 2022
Two Afghan Hounds in the back of a car.
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure Create an Emergency Evacuation Plan for You and Your Dog
Tornados, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes – emergencies strike out of the blue. Evacuating your home is often necessary for safety reasons. The last thing you want to do is leave your dog behind in the danger zone. But emergencies can be highly stressful, and without careful planning, you may find yourself in a panic with no […]
/expert-advice/travel/create-emergency-evacuation-plan-dog/ | July 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health Medical Emergency Tips for Your Dog
It's an unfortunate fact that dogs, like people, experience medical emergencies. If your pet falls victim to an illness or an accident, they will need to see a veterinarian stat. The following tips may keep your dog out of immediate danger until he receives professional help. What to Do in Emergencies One of the first […]
/expert-advice/health/emergencies-first-aid/ | May 4, 2022
Expert Advice: News Finding Your Lost Dog in a Disaster
One of the most frightening and heartbreaking experiences a dog owner can have is losing their dog. You never expect it to happen, but when your dog slips out the front door and goes running, your worst nightmare becomes a reality. It's all the more devastating when you lose your dog in an already difficult […]
/expert-advice/news/finding-your-lost-dog-in-a-disaster/ | September 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: News How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Dogs?
When wildfires ravage an area, both humans and pets are at risk of being displaced and inhaling dangerous amounts of smoke. Remember — if you feel the effects of smoke, your pets probably do, too. And if you ever have to evacuate your home, your pets should always go with you. If you're in an […]
/expert-advice/news/wildfires-smoke-dogs/ | July 21, 2021
Expert Advice: News Sheltering in Place With Your Dog During an Emergency or Disaster
Depending on the type and intensity of a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be safer for you and your dog to stay where you are than to evacuate. FEMA advises that sheltering in place is appropriate when “conditions require that you seek immediate protection in your home, place of employment, school, or other location […]
/expert-advice/news/sheltering-place-dog-natural-disaster/ | March 14, 2020
Anatolian Shepherd Dog laying inside his open crate.
Expert Advice: Health Emergency Preparedness: The Essential Guide for Dog Owners
Do you have a disaster plan in place for your dog? When it comes to emergency preparedness, here's what every dog owner needs to know.
/expert-advice/health/do-you-have-disaster-plan-for-dog/ | January 16, 2020

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