Less than 30% of Japan pet owners stockpile supplies for their dogs, cats

Less than 30 percent of dog and cat owners in Japan stockpile emergency food and water for their pets when preparing for disasters, a recent survey by a drugmaker showed.With the week through Saturday designated pet disaster preparedness week, Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. has urged owners to review preparations and evacuation methods to protect their pets' lives.The online survey conducted last December targeted pet owners aged 24 to 69, drawing responses from 200 dog owners and 200 cat owners.Only 25 percent of dog owners and 16.5 percent of cat owners said they stockpile pet food and water a…READ FULL ARTICLE