By Michelle Mawson The recent disasters in the news have placed emergency preparedness first and foremost in the minds of many Southern Californians. It is very important to equip our pets and ourselves with lifesaving supplies in case of a disaster. In addition to the family’s evacuation kit, there should be supplies …

April 7, 2011, by Patrick Mahaney VMD, CVA , West Hollywood, California Last month’s 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Honshu, Japan is reportedly the fifth strongest ever recorded. The quake created a tsunami which dealt a destructive blow to the humans and pets inhabiting Japan’s cities, towns, and rural …

by SUSAN WYATT / The Pet Dish KING5.com Posted on March 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM The earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the earthquake in New Zealand have many people thinking about disaster preparedness – and that includes our pets. The Humane Society of the United States offers some great information about [...]

As emergency crews respond to the tsunami crisis in Japan and flooding in California, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding pet and livestock owners in a video to create emergency plans. Heather Case, DVM, the AVMA’s disaster response expert, says many people are completely unprepared to protect their animals …