Attachable, portable pet medication carrier having a waterproof medication storage container

Abstract

A medication storage device that is that is easily coupled to a wide variety of storage facilities and easily transportable includes an inner pill box having one or more storage bins that is introduced and held within a weather and water resistant storage bag. The storage bag includes a magnet and/or rope hook with a carabiner for coupling the storage bag to a storage facility within close proximity to an animal or human. The storage bag includes a pouch wherein an identification card may be stored. The identification card provides information relevant to the proper dispensing of the medications contained within the inner pill box to an animal or human.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates generally to medication storage devices and more specifically to an attachable, portable pet medication carrier having a waterproof medication storage container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Medication storage containers for humans come in many shapes and sizes that are utilized to safely and conveniently store medications for usage. Some storage containers utilize multiple, flip-top type storage bins that can store medications based on hourly or daily consumption or some other type of measurable time reference.[0003]Similar medication storage containers may also be utilized to ensure that that pets or zoo animals receive their proper medications on an hourly or daily basis. However, issues may arise in ensuring that these animals receive their medications at the proper times and dosages, given that these animals cannot self-medicate. For example, medications and dosages are not typically stored in close proximity to the cages or...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]Accordingly, the present invention provides a medication storage device for animals that is that is easily attachable to a wide variety of storage facilities for animals. The medication storage device includes an identification means for ensuring that the medications are given to the correct animals at the correct times and in the correct dosage levels. The present invention also provides a medication storage device that is easily portable and weather-proof.

Problems solved by technology

However, issues may arise in ensuring that these animals receive their medications at the proper times and dosages, given that these animals cannot self-medicate.

This is especially problematic at zoos or other permanent animal housing facilities, wherein multiple animals may be caged or otherwise housed together and wherein medications for such animals must be properly dispensed to the correctly identified animals at predetermined times and dosages.

Similar issues may also arise for pet owners when their pets are being temporarily housed at a kennel or location outside of the family home such as with a pet sitter, as the pet owners will rely on individuals at these facilities that are not intimately familiar with their particular pet's medication schedules to ensure that their pets receive the proper medications and dosages at the proper times. Many times these medications are stored separately from the animals, and thus the problem of associating particular medications to particular animals at proper dosages and times can be problematic.

Also, pet owners typically have no convenient way for transporting medications for daily activities such as hiking, boating, skiing, camping and the like.

Preferably, such a locking position is also designed such that it is not easily accessible to a child.

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