A Ukrainian soldier petting a cat/(Photo: Reuters)
When preparing for an emergency, it is advisable to also think about the pets. This morning (Monday) the organization of veterinarians for domestic animals published detailed recommendations for organizing in case of emergency and staying for a long time in protected spaces with the pets. The organization's veterinarians recommend considering the pets as one of the family members, and preparing for them everything required for a long stay in the protected areas or in the houses.
The organization's recommendations follow the instructions published by the Home Front Command regarding conduct and organization during an emergency, and as part of drawing conclusions and learning the needs made by the doctors of the organization of veterinary doctors for domestic animals, after the events of October 7
The organization's veterinarians recommend considering the pets as one of the family members, and preparing for them everything required for a long stay in the protected areas or in the houses. Zebo the dog/courtesy of those photographed
Chinchilla owners must take care of a harness, a leash and a name tag. Chinchilla/Reuters
For the animals, prepare dry food, water in an amount sufficient for another person, snacks, absorbent surfaces for needs, sealed garbage bags, medicines, food utensils for the animals, a comfortable place to lie down, chew toys and equipment for slow feeding.
Dog owners are advised to organize a leash or body harness in addition to what is on the dog and cat owners should organize a collar and leash as well as a litter box for the cat and a spoon to clean the box.
The organization of veterinarians for domestic animals also has special recommendations for exotic animals. Veterinarians recommend bringing them into the protected space with you as much as possible, as well as making sure that parrots have a ring, and ferrets and chinchillas have a harness, a leash and a name tag.
For the pet that needs regular medication, these medications must be taken for at least three days. In case there is concern that the animal will experience symptoms due to stress, a veterinarian should be consulted.
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The cats chirping and buzzing of the northern reporter Eli Ashkenazi/Eli Ashkenazi
Itzik the dog and the cats chirping and chirping/Eli Ashkenazi
Dr. Anat Lichter Feld, chairman of the organization of veterinary doctors emphasizes an important issue in the care of animals during war - marking and registration. "Recently, a serious problem has surfaced that existed even before the outbreak of the war - pets lacking microchips and microchips. Today it is mandatory to put an identification chip only on dogs, but it is certainly possible to put such a chip on cats as well. In an emergency, it is important to have the chip number of your animal in an accessible place , in case the animal escapes or is lost. Identification means and the other instructions will ensure the safety and well-being of the animals even during wartime."
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