| Food and Water |
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Food: Two weeks supply; place dry food in airtight containers (rotate every 3 months) |
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Usual treats (rotate every 3 months) |
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Water: Two weeks supply of water (store in dark place, rotate every 2 months). Estimate 1½ pints a day. |
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Food and water dishes |
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Spoons and can opener, if necessary |
| Restraint and Identification |
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Extra harnesses with tags (identification tag, rabies tag) |
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Harness & leads |
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Towels |
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Ferret carrier with the following information indelibly printed: your name; phone number; address; a description of your ferret(distinguishing marks, age, sex, spayed, neutered, etc.); the name of your ferret; microchip ID or tattoo ID, if any; pet insurance policy number, if any; and the address and phone number where you or a contact person can be reached if you are not at home |
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Recent photographs with the same information that is on the ferret carrier printed on the back (keep in a waterproof container, e.g., inside several ziplock bags). Include yourself in some of the photos to help you reclaim your ferret, should he become lost. |
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Wire, pliers, and duct tape (to repair pet carrier) |
| Sanitation |
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Small litter pan, litter, and scoop |
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Newspaper |
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Paper towels |
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Dish soap |
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Disinfectant |
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Garbage bags |
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Plastic bags for holding waste (two weeks supply) |
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| Care and Comfort |
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Blanket, sleep sacks and other bedding |
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Toys |
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Hot water bottle |
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Flashlight and batteries |
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Grooming supplies (nail clippers, ear cleaner, deodorizing sprays) |
| Records and Medications (store in a waterproof container) |
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Vaccination certificates |
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List of phone numbers:
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Your veterinarian |
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List of secondary veterinarians |
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“Pet-friendly” motels |
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Boarding facilities (Red Cross shelters do not allow animals) |
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24 hr Emergency clinic(s) that see ferrets |
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Database centers if your ferret is tattooed or has a microchip |
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Animal poison control center(s) |
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Animal/ferret shelters in your area (in case you get separated from your pet) |
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Pet insurance policy number, if any |
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Copies of proof of ownership papers (registration information, adoption papers, proofs of purchase, and microchip/tattoo information to store in the evacuation kit). List each of your ferrets and their age, sex, color, and other distinguishing characteristics. |
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Medical records and/or list of medical needs, if your ferret has a medical condition or is on medication |
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Two weeks supply of medication and any supplements (include at least one dose of your monthly heartworm preventative) in a waterproof container (rotate every two months); have chemical ice packs and a small, insulated cooler if medication needs refrigeration |
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If your ferret is taking medication regularly, include that information on a separate ID tag |
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First aid kit |
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