As a southern California dweller, wildfires, mudslides, and earthquakes are some of the natural disasters my dog Cardiff, my patients, and I face on a year-round basis.
Nature versus man events can randomly occur, or are more likely to happen, on a seasonal basis. Fortunately, the seasonal nature of certain disasters gives pet owners the opportunity to prepare so their canine and feline companions endure minimal hardship, illness, or trauma.
Here are my top tips for person and pet preparedness when emergency strikes in this article Perspective on Natural Disaster Preparedness.
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