Unfortunately, disasters happen. Too often we see news footage of pet owners desperately deciding what to do in an emergency. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a sudden crisis, it’s important to have a plan. Many families keep first aid kits, perhaps even an emergency bag, but few pet owners think to include essential items for their little buddies. Here are a handful of helpful tips and ideas to guide as you make a plan perfect for your family.
灾难有时会突然出现，宠物主人在紧急情况下可能会手足无措。无论是自然灾害还是突发状况，提前制定计划都很重要。许多家庭都有急救箱，甚至是急救袋，但很少有宠物主人会考虑为它们的毛孩子准备一些必要应急物品。这里有一些建议和想法，可以帮助你制定一个完美的家庭救急计划。
Pet First Aid Kit Before we begin to make a disaster plan, it’s a good idea to have a basic first aid kit for your pet. Many items already found in the house can be gathered to help aid your pet in an emergency. Every pet parent needs to keep up-to-date copies of vet information and any recommended medicines or foods on hand; but there are numerous items needed in urgent situations. According the Humane Society, these essential first-aid supplies can easily be gathered from around the house:
宠物急救箱 在我们开始制定灾难应急计划之前，最好为您的宠物准备一个基本的急救箱。可以将家里找到的物品先收集起来，方便在紧急情况下找到。宠物主人需要有兽医的联系方式以及推荐的药品或食物。一般紧急情况下需要很多物品：
- Sterile, non-stick absorbent gauze rolls or pads – To cover and protect open wounds
无菌、不粘吸水纱布卷或纱布垫——覆盖和保护开放性伤口 - Adhesive tape – To keep the gauze or pads in place
胶带——固定纱布或纱垫 - Antiseptic spray, wipes, lotion, or powder (preferably pet-friendly); rubbing alcohol for instruments (often too harsh for using directly in pet’s wounds)
消毒喷雾剂、湿巾、乳液或干洗粉（宠物友好型）；器械外用酒精（通常过于刺激，无法直接用于宠物伤口） - Cotton balls or swabs – To clean and wipe away any debris
棉球或棉签——清洁和擦去碎屑 - Hydrogen peroxide – To induce vomiting after consuming poison (only if directed by vet or poison-control expert)
过氧化氢 – 服毒后催吐（仅在兽医或毒物控制专家的指导下） - Ice packs – Always good to keep swelling down or to cool off your pet
冰袋 - 有助于消肿或为宠物降温 - Disposable gloves – To help keep your working area sterile
一次性手套——帮助保持工作区域无菌 - Petroleum jelly – To protect wounds or lubricate rectal thermometers
凡士林–保护伤口或润滑直肠温度计 - Rectal thermometer – To check temperature
直肠温度计 - 检查温度 - Blunt-ended scissors – Best to cut away anything that could be wrapped around your pet
钝头剪刀 - 最好能剪掉缠绕在宠物身上的东西 - Sterile saline solution – To clean dirt and debris away
无菌盐水溶液 - 清除污垢和碎屑 - Tweezers – Always good to get small things like glass, wood or other debris
镊子——适合拿取东西，比如玻璃、木头或其他碎屑 - Pet carrier or pillowcase – To help contain pet for treatment
宠物箱 - 帮助控制宠物进行治疗 - Benadryl – For allergic reactions (according to a vet recommended dosage, based on size)
苯那君-用于过敏反应（根据兽医推荐剂量）
Ideally, many seemingly random items from a junk drawer can help save your furry friend in a pinch. Old credit cards can help remove insect stingers; eye droppers or needleless syringes can help feed small or injured animals. A penlight or flashlight is always helpful; needle-nose pliers or hemostats can help with tough jobs. Popsicle sticks or tongue depressors can help you evaluate your pet or serve as a makeshift splint for a sprain. Pet parents can be creative in making their pet first aid kits, accommodating for any lifestyle considerations (like hiking) or dietary issues (such as diabetes).
实际上，抽屉中许多看似随意的物品可以帮助您在紧要关头拯救宠物。旧信用卡可以帮助刮掉昆虫毒刺；滴管或无针注射器可以给小动物或受伤的动物喂食。手电筒或闪光灯非常有用；尖嘴钳或止血钳可以帮助完成很多棘手的工作。冰棒棍或压舌板可以帮助您检查宠物或用作扭伤的临时夹板。宠物父母也可以制作创意宠物急救箱，以适应不同生活状态（如远足）或饮食问题（如糖尿病）。
Emergency Go Bag When an emergency happens, rarely do we have the time to grab everything we need. Whether it’s a violent storm or a house fire, emergencies come in an instant. Protecting our most prized possessions means making sure everyone knows what to do and where to find what they need. Aside from keeping kennels and collars in a place near the exit, an emergency go bag for your four-legged friends is highly recommended. Similar to a typical emergency go bag, the essentials include food, water, and medicine. Puppers, kitties, and other pets have extra needs, plus they’re more prone to stress; animal emergency bags require extra consideration. FEMA provides a guide specifically for pet owners to help build the perfect emergency kit.
应急包 当紧急情况发生时，我们很少有时间去拿所有想要的东西。无论是暴风雨还是房屋火灾，紧急情况都在瞬间到来。保护我们最珍贵的财产，确保每个家庭成员都知道此时该做什么以及在哪里可以找到所需要物品。除了把狗窝和项圈放在出口附近外，强烈建议为您的朋友准备一个应急包。与常用应急包类似，必需品包括食物、水和药品。幼犬、幼猫可能有额外的需求，因为它们更容易感受到压力。
- Food: Keep at least 3-5 days of food in an airtight, waterproof container.
食物：在密封防水的容器中保存至少 3-5 天。 - Water: Make sure to include 3-5 days of water, in addition to water needed for yourself.
水：除了你身体需要的水外，确保3-5天的存水。 - Medicines: It’s recommended to keep an extra supply of essential medicines or supplements in a water-proof container.
药物：建议将额外的基本药物或补充剂存放在防水容器中。 - First Aid: Don’t forget to add the kit we recommended above.
急救包：不要忘记准备我们上面推荐的工具包。 - Identification: Keep copies of your vet’s contact information and microchip records, as well as vaccination records (shelters may require them). Adoption papers and pictures together can also help prove ownership. It may help to keep everything in a common folder, as well as online or saved in your phone.
身份证明：保留兽医的联系信息以及疫苗接种记录。收养文件和图片可以帮助证明所有权。将所有信息存档在一个文件夹中或保存在手机中。 - Leash and Collar: Make sure your collars have up-to-date contact information; try to keep several spare collars and leashes in the bag and in your car.
皮带和项圈：确保您的项圈有最新的联系信息；尽量在包和车里放几条备用项圈和皮带。 - Crate or carrier: Make sure the carrier is comfortable and kept in an easy-to-find location. The stay may be long and most pet-friendly shelters require carriers.
宠物笼或背带：确保背带舒适并放在容易找到的位置。大多数宠物收容所都要求携背带。 - Sanitation: Make sure to include poop bags or a litter box, even spare grocery or trash bags go a long way.
卫生：一定要准备好便便袋或猫砂盒，即使是多余的杂货袋或垃圾袋也很有用。 - Stress and Comfort: Stress can seriously affect a fur baby’s health, keeping familiar toys, treats, bedding, and chews can help them feel at more at ease. Emergency kits are the perfect item to keep in any home and can be easily incorporated into your everyday life. Keep an emergency kit in the car or in your hiking bag in case of an injury. Your kit can be personalized to fit your furry companion’s personality. Just make sure to keep records up-to-date and check the expiration date every few months.
压力和舒适：压力会严重影响毛孩子的健康，带上熟悉的玩具、零食、床上用品和咀嚼物可以帮助它们感到更自在。应急包是家中的必备物品，您日常生活中非常需要。将应急包放在车内或登山包中，以防受伤。应急包也可以进行个性化设置，以适应您宠物的需求。
Planning Ahead Having an emergency plan goes far beyond having the right items in the right place for the right time; it means knowing exactly where to go and who to contact to ensure everyone you love is safe. Personal emergencies happen as unexpectedly as any other disaster, having a network of support goes a long way. Create a contact list of friends and neighbors that can check on or temporarily house your fur babies when something important comes up. Recommend contacting local hotels, animal shelters, and emergency response groups to identify which accept pets during emergencies. Not all emergency centers accept pets, so making a plan ahead of time is crucial. Emergency plans should include the entire family. Make sure everyone in the home knows where to find the emergency kit, kennel, and leash. Consider making a person in the household in charge of the pets as part of your disaster plan.
提前计划 制定应急计划远不仅要在合适时将正确的物品放在确切的位置；而是清晰地知道去哪里以及与谁联系，以确保您所爱的每个人都安全。个人紧急情况的发生与任何其他灾难一样出乎意料,创建一个朋友和邻居的联系列表，当有重要事情发生时，可以帮忙检查或临时安置您的宠物宝宝。建议联系当地宠物酒店、动物收容所和应急响应小组，确定在紧急情况下接受宠物的机构。应急计划应辐射整个家庭。确保家里的每个人都知道在哪里可以找到应急包、狗窝和狗链。
When it comes to disaster planning, protecting our beloved fur balls is a top priority! Preparing every member of the family, including our cute critters, depends on creating habits and arrangements ahead of time. Start today by searching your house for perfect go-bag items, you’d be surprised how many useful things there might be.
说到灾难规划，保护我们心爱的毛球是重中之重！让每个家庭成员做好准备，包括我们可爱的小动物，提前养成习惯和服从安排。从现在开始，在你的房子里寻找完美的应急物品，你会惊讶地发现许多有用的东西。
