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Cleveland APL urges residents to prepare for pets’ needs as coronavirus spreads
March 4, 2020 at 7:33 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 7:33 PM
...According to the APL, the top considerations include:
• Identifying a friend, family member, or pet sitter to take care of your pet(s) in the event you cannot
• Have crates, food, and extra supplies on hand in case you need to move pets quickly
• Research boarding facilities now and make sure your pets vaccinations are up to date in the event boarding becomes necessary
• Prepare a list of the medications your pet takes including dosages and administration instructions. Make sure you have enough medication on hand for at least a two-week period of time, if not more
• Make sure your pets are wearing an identification tag or are microchipped. In Ohio, the law requires that dogs are licensed in your county – now would be a good time!
There is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted from people to animals, according to the APL...
Cleveland APL urges residents to prepare for pets’ needs as coronavirus spreads
March 4, 2020 at 7:33 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 7:33 PM
...According to the APL, the top considerations include:
• Identifying a friend, family member, or pet sitter to take care of your pet(s) in the event you cannot
• Have crates, food, and extra supplies on hand in case you need to move pets quickly
• Research boarding facilities now and make sure your pets vaccinations are up to date in the event boarding becomes necessary
• Prepare a list of the medications your pet takes including dosages and administration instructions. Make sure you have enough medication on hand for at least a two-week period of time, if not more
• Make sure your pets are wearing an identification tag or are microchipped. In Ohio, the law requires that dogs are licensed in your county – now would be a good time!
There is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted from people to animals, according to the APL...