Pet emergency kit
A grab-and-go kit for your pet, following Ready.gov: food and water, medicines, records, a leash and carrier, and cleanup supplies.
📖 Read the guide: a pet emergency kit
Amounts below are for 2 people, 1 pet, 5 days. They are planning estimates; change any of them on your list.
Saves the 10 must-haves, 3 easy-to-forget items and 5 things to do to a list on this device. Upgrades are up to you. Then shop the list item by item and tick things off.
At a glance
- 🔎 Pet food5 days' portions
- 🔎 Pet water3 gallons
- 🔎 Pet medicines1 supply
- 🔎 Pet first aid kit1 kit
- 🔎 Leash and ID tag1 set
- 🔎 Collapsible pet crate1 crate
- 🛒 Travel pet bowls2 bowls
- 🛒 Poop bags15 bags
- 🔎 Cat litter box, disposable1 box
- 🛒 Airtight food storage bin1 bin
🛒 3 exact products we picked · 🔎 7 Amazon searches, so you choose the brand and size.
Must-haves (10)
- Must-have
Pet food
One day's portion per pet per day. Ready.gov says to plan food and water for pets too.
Get about 5 days' portions
1 pet × 5 days × 1 = 5 days' portions
Amazon search: “dog food”
Pet water
Our rule: half a gallon per pet per day; big dogs drink more.
Get about 3 gallons
1 pet × 5 days × 0.5 = 3 gallons (rounded up)
Amazon search: “pet water bowl”
Pet medicines
Get about 1 supply
1 pet × 1 = 1 supply
Amazon search: “pet pill organizer”
Pet first aid kit
Get about 1 kit
1 kit for the group
- Must-have
Leash and ID tag
Ready.gov: keep ID and a current photo of your pet.
Get about 1 set
1 pet × 1 = 1 set
Amazon search: “pet id tag”
Collapsible pet crate
Ready.gov says many shelters require pets in carriers.
Get about 1 crate
1 pet × 1 = 1 crate
Amazon search: “collapsible dog crate”
- Our pick
Travel pet bowls
CrossMor collapsible dog bowls, 2-pack
Two silicone bowls that fold flat and clip to a bag.
Good for: Walks and trips
Get about 2 bowls
1 pet × 2 = 2 bowls
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Our pick
Poop bags
Earth Rated poop bags, 315 unscented
Refill rolls of unscented bags.
Good for: Every walk
Get about 15 bags (1 × 120-pack)
1 pet × 5 days × 3 = 15 bags
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Cat litter box, disposable
Get about 1 box
1 pet × 1 = 1 box
Amazon search: “disposable litter box”
- Our pick
Airtight food storage bin
IRIS USA airtight pet food bin, 30 lb
Keeps a bag of food fresh and dry. Rolls on wheels.
Good for: Pantry
Get about 1 bin
1 pet × 1 = 1 bin
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Easy to forget (3)
Pet toys
Get about 2 toys
1 pet × 2 = 2 toys
Pet bed
Get about 1 bed
1 pet × 1 = 1 bed
- Must-have
Paper towels
Our rule: about a roll per person every three weeks; more for cookouts.
Get about 1 roll (1 × 6-pack)
2 people × 5 days × 0.05 = 1 roll (rounded up)
Upgrades (3)
Canned pet food
Get about 3 cans
1 pet × 5 days × 0.5 = 3 cans (rounded up)
GPS pet tracker
Get about 1 tracker
1 pet × 1 = 1 tracker
Amazon search: “gps dog tracker”
- Check with a pro
Calming aids for pets
For storms and fireworks. Ask your vet about anything given by mouth.
Get about 1 supply
1 pet × 1 = 1 supply
Amazon search: “dog anxiety vest”
Things to do (5)
- ✅ Current pet photoReady.gov suggests a photo of you with your pet, to prove ownership.
- ✅ Vaccination records copyBoarding and shelters may ask for proof.
- ✅ Microchip registration checkMake sure the chip is registered with your current phone number.
- ✅ Pet-friendly places to stay list
- ✅ Arrange pet care while away
Official guide: Ready.gov: Pets and Animals ↗
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General planning information, not professional or medical advice. A list does not guarantee anyone’s safety. In any emergency, call your local emergency number and follow official guidance from local authorities.
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