Natural Disaster Preparation for Pets: A Pet Owner’s Guide

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One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena is a natural disaster. Natural disasters often happen with little to no warning, and can cause confusion and chaos if not planned for in advance. 

It’s likely that most of us have a disaster preparedness plan in place for ourselves and our families, but what about our pets? If pets are a part of the family, there are a few specific things to plan for to make sure they are cared for in a natural disaster.

Let the team at True Care Veterinary Hospital make sure you have the knowledge and skills to make natural disaster preparation for pets a breeze. 

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Explaining Pet Loss to Children

little girl with cat

For many children, their first experience of death occurs with the loss of a pet. The death of a pet offers parents the chance to show their children that death is a part of life and that it’s ok to grieve. 

Explaining pet loss to children depends on the age of the child and the parent’s comfort level with loss and grief. Come along with True Care Veterinary Hospital as we explore explaining pet loss to children.

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