Daily essentials
Start with items needed for eating, resting, toileting, and safe movement.
- Species- and age-appropriate food
- Washable bowls and bedding
- Secure carrier, collar, tag, or leash
Care and enrichment
Simple tools make routine care and healthy activity easier.
- Appropriate brush and nail-care tools
- Safe toys without loose or swallowable parts
- Cleaning supplies stored out of reach
Records and backup supplies
Keep important information together and prepare for delays or emergencies.
- Vaccination and medical records
- Recent photo and identification details
- Several days of food and necessary medication
Practical checklist
- Food and bowls
- Bed or resting mat
- Identification
- Carrier or leash
- Toilet supplies
- Grooming tools
- Safe toys
Educational information only. This guide does not replace advice from a licensed veterinarian.