Prepping for the Whole Family

You have probably seen a lot of preppers who are prepping themselves and their family. But most of them do not really prepare for their extended family and even their pets. This oversight might lead to some serious problems if you are not too careful.

It is all too easy and all too common for some people who discount the members of their extended family when prepping. You better redouble your efforts and try planning for them even if they might not want you to do so.

Prepping for the Grandparents

Grandpa and Grandma might be included in your prepping plans and if they are, you have to guarantee many things. Your preparedness plan should consider their medicinal, physical, mobility, nutritional and sanitary needs. Obviously, there are several elderly folks who are easier to prep as compared to others and sadly, you can never choose your family members. You have to add certain herbs and foods to your garden and you have to research on the herbs that can also be used in place of the common medicines for arthritis, swelling, pain and others. Prepping for the elderly will need some knowledge when it comes to nutrition and first aid needs.

Probably one of the most difficult aspects of prepping for the old folks is preparing the rest of the family for a life with Grandpa and Grandma in a world without any of the benefits of the modern society. Keeping the details short, you have to understand that keeping the elderly healthy and clean is a task that you can never take lightly. You need to consider the challenges of dealing with the grandparents once their time has passage. It can also be a tough time both psychologically and physically.

Prepping for the Pets

Your pet cat or dog is not prepping for any volcanic eruption or financial collapse. It is a safer bet that the only planning that they are doing involves exactly the thing that they are doing right now. Your job as the master of the home and the owner of pets is to prepare on their behalf. They have very simple needs as compared to children and elderly but never let this simplicity make you skimp on their preparations.

You might have a good dog that can help you guard your home, protect your family and carry your stuff. Also, he can help you in hunting and might be good to help people relax. Your dog can give you a lot of benefits and you have to consider this when you prep for him. Never use the disastrous event to change your pet’s foods. He will never like this and it can even make him feel depressed. See to it that all of his favorites will be packed away for that fateful day. You also need to bring several of his toys, a few snacks and a good blanket where he can sleep for the night. Your dogs can be very resilient and adapt easily to changes but they might react to the stress that everyone else feels, so don’t add to their troubles.

On the other hand, your cat is a completely different beast. He will never hunt for you, carry anything for you or even protect you. However, he can offer some sense of calm and normalcy in the face of an overwhelming event. Your cat can be an amazing tool to reduce your stress and they seem to know exactly when you want them to snuggle close to you or purr soothing sounds in your ear. It can be hard to stay upset once your cat climbs up in your lap.

Your cat will probably refuse to travel. See to it that you help him with this through including things that he loves or knows. Your vet might also give you meds that can help your cat during travels. Pack his sleeping mat and favorite blanket together with some of his toys, favorite snacks and foods.