Hey everyone! I legit could not think of a more relevant or appropriate heading for this article. My idea is to share with you all, everything to consider and keep ready ahead of time to avoid any inconvenience for you or your cat, basically everything about pet emergencies and how to prepare for them.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance can cover the costs of treating your pet if they suffer from an illness or are injured in an accident and need treatment from a vet.
It could save you from an unexpected – and potentially very high – bill.
Some insurances also cover reward costs of lost pets.
Depending on what type of cover you have, pet insurance could also help with dental care.
Even if your pet is healthy, touchwood, you never know what medical emergencies may occur and having an insurance is a good option.
Most insurances will cover the basic vet costs where they are either tied up with vets in your area or they work on third-party pricing basis, where you make the payment and the same is re-imbursed to you.
Pet insurance usually takes upto a month to be activated, since it is done only after ensuring the pet is in healthy condition. Hence, it is always better to start this planning as soon as your pet comes home from adoption.
Pet sitting
Another aspect to consider in advance is choosing the right pet sitter or boarding house for your pets.
Dogs usually do well at pet care centers or boarding houses and comfortably live together with other pets while families are away on vacation.
However, this is a little different with cats. Cats tend to get stressed when there is change in the environment and often do better being left alone at home with frequent visits from pet sitters to refill food and change the litter.
This is always better to be done in advance so that you can be comfortable with the person taking care of your pet as well as for your pet to get a smell of the person and not be scared of them.
Emergency Relocation
The world is getting smaller as more and more people consider relocating or taking up jobs in other cities.
People tend to leave their pets behind if travel processes are not made simpler and hence as pet parents, it is important to stay prepared for any such unpresented relocations or avoid any delays when planning relocations.
Reach out to local relocation companies to understand basic process and costs.
Keep aside a relocation savings fund for every pet you own so that there is no cash crunch at the time of relocating.
Knowledge of relocation will also help you understand timelines of this and therefore plan things better.
Medical Emergencies
I cannot stress this enough. Illnesses and accidents are inevitable but you can stay prepared for them and reduce their impact on your pet's mental and physical health. Keep aside funds for any medical emergencies.
Keep tab of the nearest 24/7 animal hospital and put them on your speed dial. Search if they have any animal ambulance services as well.
Not just for your pet, be prepared for your own medical emergencies. Keep details of your pets in your phone/wallet so that if you get into an accident, paramedics can ensure that your pets are kept safe either at home or at a designated person's place.
Pet re-adoption and emergency contact person
I have come across so many cases that cats/pets were left on the streets because of pet owners passing away and pets being left home alone. It is absolutely horrifying to know that pets can get stranded alone at home for weeks, months or years without food and water eventually starving to death or being thrown into the streets.
Planning your emergency contact person who would look out for your pet when you are sick, away or pass away will allow your pet to adjust to their new life, seamlessly.
While this sounds like a morbid thought, it is an important one to consider.
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