Obviously, the effect of an earthquake on pet health depends entirely upon the severity of the earthquake. This article will run through common pet health issues that will arise from different severities of earthquakes.
Before
An amazing thing about animals is their ability to predict earthquakes. There are signs they will display that if you look out for, will cue you as to the immanency of earthquakes.
The common warning sign shared across cats and dogs are hiding, running around frantically and trying to escape outdoors. Wild animals also display signals when an earthquake is imminent. They will vacate areas, gather in groups and enter human inhibited areas prior to the incident.
Just like humans, pets are scared of earthquakes. As such you will notice an increase in devotion and dependency towards the owner from the pet just before an earthquake.
During and After
Anyone who has experienced even the smallest of tremors in the company of a pet can't help but of noticed how distressed they get during and after the earthquake. A pet's behaviour can alter drastically after an earthquake and you may be wondering if the earthquake has had a detrimental effect on its pet health.
An earthquake can make pets that are usually quiet and friendly become aggressive and defensive. Keep a close eye on your animals during and after the earthquake. If you own a dog, you may want to consider leashing them and putting them in a yard.
In the event of a particularly severe earthquake, you and your family may be forced into a shelter. Pets may not be allowed into these shelters for health and space reasons. If you are forced to abandon your pet then you should prepare an emergency pen for them. This should be in a sheltered area containing a large supply of food and water.
Michael Smith is a writer from West Yorkshire, England, specialising on the subject of pet health. For more information on pet health, visit http://www.pethealthinfo.org.uk/
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