Are Your Bassett Hounds Prepared for an Emergency?
I was reading an emergency preparedness article recently in the newspaper while enjoying a Sunday morning cup of coffee with my Bassett Hounds at my feet and it got me to thinking what would happen if there was a disaster. Would I be prepared to care for my dogs?
I decided to right then and there write a list of what I need to get this week so I will be ready. As it turned out it wasn’t a very long list for you see Bassett Hounds don’t really require a lot beyond love and attention.
Below is the short list, only 6 things, that I wrote that day and I can even give you an update as of the writing of this post. I have all the things on this list prepared and in my garage ready for the day that we all hope never comes and to be honest it is a relief almost on the same level as the time I decided to get my family’s preparedness kit and supplies together. One less thing I need to worry about. Ahhh…
Alright finally and without further banter on my part, here is the list:
1) Food and Water, yes this is more than obvious but fortunately for Bassett Hounds and for us this is an easy one. Most dry dog foods (kibble) will last a year in the original bag making it an easy thing to store and you can rotate it every time you get a new bag meaning you never have to through out anything. You can keep the water fresh by replacing it at the same time as you rotate the food. That can serve as your reminder to update what needs to be updated.
2) On the opposite end of having the food prepared you will need to prepare for having proper supplies to deal with elimination. This can include gloves, bags, newspapers and trash bags.
3) A Leash and collar are required to control your dog as needed as well as a crate for him to sleep in and travel in if necessary.
4) A few toys, chews, and maybe even a ball to entertain your dog and possible you in a less than ideal situation.
5) Any required medicines need to be stored. Please talk to your vet and see if he can suggest more shelf stable varieties of your dog’s medicine and about the possibility of rotating your supply similar to the suggested way to rotate your dog food in item one above. Also add generic first aid supplies to your human first aid kit in sufficient amounts to cover your Bassett Hounds too.
6) Identification, ID tags and paperwork all copied and stored in weather proof protection. This is in case you get separated from your dog and need to provide proof of ownership. A great way to do so beyond the paperwork is to have photo’s of you and your dog together.
This is not an exhaustive list but it will go a long way in time of need when you will want to be prepared to care for all those you love including your Bassett Hounds.
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