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Plan Ahead for Pets

In the event of a hurricane, the S.C. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners offers the following tips for your pets and large animals:

If you go to a pet-approved shelter, remember to:

Prepare an emergency kit to include food, water and medications. If necessary, talk with your pet's veterinarian about sedatives.
Carry a two-week supply of regular medications.
Use a pet carrier.
Pack plenty of water, bandages and creams to treat cuts and burns.
Pack extra collars, leashes, blankets, chew toys and treats.
Bring plenty of plastic grocery bags to clean up after your pet.
Leave contact information in your home.
Secure pets in an upper-floor room with no windows.
Provide extra dry food and water.
Take a photograph of your pet with you.

After a storm:

Be aware of a heightened problem with mosquitoes, heartworms, West Nile virus and intestinal parasites.
For large animals before a storm: Secure photos of horses.
Use halters with nametags.
Spray paint your telephone number on the horse in a bright reflective color.
Gather extra halters, leads and sedatives.

For evacuation locations for horses, contact the Augusta Hippodrome in Augusta, Ga. or the Westfall Arena in Camden.