Caring for pets during frugal times [View all]

[Kaleva]

Many of us have pets and giving them proper care is something to consider and plan for for times when things just go to crap.

For every 10 lbs of weight, A dog needs about 8.5 to 17 ounces of fresh water per day.

A cat needs about 2-4 ounces of fresh water per day. But if you are only feeding it dry food, it may need more then that to stay hydrated.

For cat people, along with water and cat food, cat litter should be included in an pre-stocked emergency supply.

And don't forget about any medications your pet(s) are taking .

For those who like to feed wild birds, supplies for them might be a considerations one shouldn't just stop feeding birds in the winter as they may have a tough time finding other sources of food when the weather is harsh.

Pets, and wild animals if one feeds them, need to be included in one's emergency plan. If a person wants or has 30 days of supplies on hand for themselves and family, then there should also be 30 days of supplies for the pet.

Those who have farm animals need to factor them in too in any emergency plan.