If you have a dog or cat, you know that they can get into the same trouble as children. Dogs and cats are curious by nature. They might be snooping around your house, and you don't want them getting caught up in anything that could hurt them. This means you must try to make your home as pet-friendly as possible. There are many safety tips you can follow to protect your pets, as well as ways you can do itkeep your house cleaneven with animals.
Keeping your home safe
As you begin the process of securing your pet home, keep in mind that some things that pose no threat to humans may still be dangerous to pets. For example, some plants can be dangerous to pets, so if a cat eats a lily, its kidneys may stop working. As a homeowner, you need to do your research to find out what is really dangerous for your pets. In addition to knowing exactly what is dangerous to them, you can just try to keep everything out of reach. Here are some ways to keep your pets safe and healthy:
1. Childproof latches
Use childproof latches on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. This will prevent pets from getting into food and chemicals that can harm them.
2. Store items on a high level
Store medications, cleaning products, and other chemicals on high shelves, so if the childproof locks don't stop your pets, they still won't be able to get hold of dangerous items.<
3. Cover the trash
Keep trash cans covered and, if possible, store them in a cupboard, closet or outdoors. Trash cans are usually filled with a collection of old food, dangerous chemicals, and small indigestible pieces of garbage that can be harmful to your pets.
4. Use blockers
Pets can become trapped behind large units and overheat. To prevent this, set up barriers to prevent them from getting behind appliances such as washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners.
5. Keep food out of reach
Make sure food is out of reach or behind closed doors. Different foods cause problems for dogs and cats, and the packaging can also pose a choking hazard. It's best if you keep all your food where they can't get to it.
6. Close the toilet lid
Keep the toilet lid down to prevent small pets from drowning. Allowing pets to drink from a bowl is also dangerous as it exposes them to all sorts of harmful chemicals.
7. Avoid dangling wires
Try eliminating dangling wires from lamps, gaming systems, TVs, stereos, or anything else. Your pets can be injured if they chew through any wires.
8. Hide breakable or chewable items
Be careful with placementtrinkets, picture frames, vases or other dangerous items on low shelves where your cat or dog can get to them. Smaller or breakable items should be kept higher than the animal can reach them.
9. Dangerous houseplants
Watch out for plants that may pose a threat to your pet and try to avoid bringing them into your home. Common houseplants that are dangerous for animals to swallow are lilies, azaleas, oleander, tulips, yew, chrysanthemum and common ivy, and there are many more. Be sure to check if your houseplants pose a threat to your beloved pets.
10. Strings and threads
Make sure all threads and cords are securely stowed. Sewing shops in general can be very dangerous for pets. While playing, the cat can easily choke on a thread. Needles also pose a real threat to animals.
11. Laundry and shoes
Keep laundry and shoes in cupboards or suitable containers so that pets cannot eat them. Not only can pets ruin your clothes, but small items like buttons and zippers can be a choking hazard.
12. Traps in wardrobes and cupboards
Be careful not to lock your cat or dog in closets, cupboards or drawers. You don't want to trap them without food and water! Make sure all cupboards are free of pets before closing the door.
13. Rugs and claws
Choose stain-resistant rugs, such as indoor and outdoor rugs, as well as ones that don't have high loops. Cats in particular can get their claws caught and hurt themselves.
Not only do you need to make sure your home is pet proof, but you also need to know what you should allow your dog and cat to do. Positively or negatively, reinforcing pet behavior can protect your belongings as well as your own health and safety. Here are some ways to entertain your furry friend to chew or scratch what he should:
14. Healthy chew toys
Make sure dogs, especially puppies, have a few things they can chew on. These can be durable toys, hooves, snouts or other dog-friendly chew snacks. It's important to note that some of these items may pose a choking hazard, such as some string toys, so make sure you do your research before leaving your pet with them.
15. Notebooks
Give your cats something to scratch. You may have noticed new marks on your couch, upholstery, or even carpet. Try to set up scratchers in places you visit often.
16. Nail overlays
Eliminate the cat's claw sting. You can use claw pads to reduce the damage your cat can do to your furniture and favorite clothes. The caps are attached with a bit of cat-friendly nail glue, they still allow the cat to retract the nails and fall off naturally.
Your pets are part of the family and you want to make sure they are safe, happy and healthy. By following these tips and keeping a close eye on your pets, you can be sure they are safe.
Keeping the house clean
Every homeowner wants a clean home. Part of making your home truly pet-friendly is finding a way to keep it clean, even when dogs and/or cats are running around. These tips will help you keep your home clean while also keeping your favorite furry companions safe:
17. Hide pet hair
Choose rugs, bedding, blankets, pillows and other decorative items that will not show hair. This means that if you have a black dog, think about using darker colors in the decoration. If you have a white cat, consider using lighter colors.
18. Accident cleaner
Be prepared for accidents. Especially if you have young animals, accidents happen. Make sure you have a cleaner that will clean and disinfect pet feces and other messes.
19. Warehouse closed
Use locked storage. Enclosed storage means your little pup can't pull things off the shelves, making them safer and your home cleaner.
20. Regular care
Regular grooming can help reduce the amount of pet hair around your home.
21. The right vacuum cleaner
Get a vacuum cleaner that has a high-efficiency particulate filter. It will be better at collecting pet hair.
22. Fluff remover
Have plenty of lint remover on hand to remove hair from your clothes before you go out.
23. Dirty paws
Wipe your pet's paws before letting them into your home. This will eliminate dog paw prints in your kitchen and help keep your home clean.
24. Food bowl
Keep a plastic mat under your pet's dishes to make it easier to clean up spilled food. If you keep the food bowls a little higher, you can avoid getting ants or other undesirable creatures into your food.
Keeping your home clean is about being prepared. You must have a good vacuum cleaner, plenty of lint removers and carpet cleaners ready for such accidents.
Maintaining a good environment
You want your pets to feel at home in your home. You want them to stay healthy so you can enjoy many years of snuggling with your cat on the couch or playing fetch with your dog in the yard. Following these tips will help you keep your home safe and clean. It's very important to familiarize yourself with what is dangerous for your cat or dog so you know when you need to take them to the vet and when you can just clean up the mess that has been made. When in doubt, you should have your pet checked by a professional.
Knowing how to make your home pet-friendly is one way to ensure your pets stay healthy. Remember that you are making your home pet-friendly because they are pets. This means that not only do they need you to keep bad things out of reach, but they also need you to give them good things to distract them and entertain them. Give your dogs something safe to chew on and your cats something good to scratch. Finally, remember that a safe environment is also a clean environment.
Follow the cleaning tips to keep your home clean. By following these simple steps, you too can have a pet-safe, clean home.