The 5 Most Important Cat Survival Tips

1) Identification Microchip: These are about the size of a grain of rice and are implanted by your veterinarian just under the skin at the back of their neck. When scanned by a chip reader, your name and contact information is displayed and you get your cat back. These chips can be implanted in a large variety of pets including horses.

2) Small animal pet carrier or "crate": these will keep your cat safe and calm. Your cat is very likely going to be stressed by what's happening around it as emergencies often create stressful situations. If you have to evacuate, you don't want to waste valuable time trying to round up your scared cat! Controlling your cat is essential.

3) Be as calm as possible yourself. Our pets are keenly attuned to us and react strongly to stress that you exhibit. Additionally, bright lights, sounds, and smells will agitate your cat. The "fight or flight" self preservation mechanism will be very strong.

4) The more prepared you are in advance, the less stressful the emergency situation will become. Think out your plan in advance; starting NOW. Gather your survival items or purchase a pre-assembled 72 hour emergency survival kit for yourself and loved ones. Keep your car's fuel tank a little fuller just in case you need to evacuate the area. Large scale evacuations from hurricanes or wildfires have resulted in traffic delays of several hours.

5) Assemble or purchase a cat survival kit. These should include food, water, and bowls; first aid items; cat toys; clean up items including some cat litter; and leash and collar. These are minimum requirements and you likely will want to add other items as well as any medications your cat requires. Your vet's phone number is another reassuring thing to have in your cat's kit.

Now you know the tips to keep your cat safe and have it survive the next emergency disaster!

Jim German resides in Evergreen, Colorado with his wife Sarah and their dogs and horses. He is a Lieutenant on the Elk Creek Fire Department and a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician. He is America's Urban and Rural Emergency Survival Expert holding many state certifications. For additional information visit http://www.SurviveAndLive.com or for survival kits and equipment.

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