Emergency preparedness and planning involves planning for the whole family and for many, pets are considered part of the family. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2024, there were approximately 89.7 million household dogs and cats in the United States and nearly 12 million households own other types of pets such as birds, small mammals, and reptiles. In this article, the National Alliance for State Agricultural and Animal Emergency Programs discusses how animal owners can prepare for a radiological incident.
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