“So pass the cat crisis,”
“You have refueled freeze-dried, and water. You have vevradio and solcellsladdare. But have you prepared your pets for when the crisis or the war comes?”
“When the Swedish civil contingencies Agency last year sent out its brochure”
“– Then it was not long until the big skogbränderna broke out and the first thing they hit was talking about was their animals, ” said Johan Beck-Friis, general secretary of the Swedish humane society.”
“He stresses that pet owners need to be aware that the society will give priority to people in crisis. The animals become your responsibility.”
“The most important preparation is to have the feed so that the animal can manage and be able to quickly transport it.”
” A cat is not easy to have loose in a car, yet there are many who do not have a transportbur at home. Then you have to train the animals to be transported, and it must be done on prevention so that you do not have to hunt the animal in an already stressful situation.”
“He recommends to have lining so that it lasts for two weeks at home and to teach your pets to eat dry food, which has good durability.”
” I don’t think any animal will starve because there is fresh liver pate, but you do both yourself and the animals a disservice if you don’t train them to eat all sorts of food.”
“To let out the pets and think that they can handle themselves advise to he determined.”
“– Our domesticated pets, such as dogs and cats, do not. Maybe an outdoor cat survive as long as the temperature allows, but when it gets winter and cold, it is difficult for all animals to find food.”
“Johan Beck-Friis is himself a dog owner. He always has a mature mjölkkruka filled with kibble, along with a leash and bajspåsar and other things as may be necessary, near the front door.”
“– And we have seen that the dog likes to jump up in the car so it should go quickly and easily.”
“If pet owners have prepared themselves and their animals for an emergency situation, it is a gain for society, believes Johan Beck-Friis.”
” In theory, these animals are a lågprioriterad group, but in reality, there are many who commit more of their animals than of themselves. We have seen examples in the US where people are turning back to their homes despite the floods or fires just to get his dog. In this way, they risk not only their own lives but also emergency personnel who must rescue djurägaren.”
“Johan Beck-Friis tips:
“Have feed at home so that it lasts for at least two weeks.”
“train up your animal in to eat the kibble, it has longer durability. An opened can of dog or cat food does not keep long.”
“If your pet is dependent on medication, make sure that you have so that it lasts for at least two weeks. Preferably longer, it can take weeks before you are going to a veterinärapotek.”
“make sure you can transport your animals. Adapt it to travel in transportbur, car or trailer.”
“Having everything you need easily accessible so you can quickly put you in the safety of your animals.”
