As a parent, you must have childproofed your house because you are fully aware that little children can go to areas where they should not be. Our furry companions are not different; you also need to pet-proof your home.
If you want to pet-proof your house, it is advisable to assume that nothing or nowhere is safe pertaining to what your cute furry friends can get into. For the safety of your pet, you need to identify the areas that you may need to pet-proof.
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Where to pet-proof in your home
As a pet owner, you should be extra-cautious when it comes to creating a safe environment at home for your feline friends and puppy pals. Below is how you can pet-proof your home:
Pet-proof Kitchen
For most pet owners/parents, the kitchen is where our meals are prepared and where our pets come to beg for food. Just as you can associate the word “kitchen” with “food,” you should also view “hazard” and “food” in the same way.
You may be shocked to hear that most of the foods that are delicious to humans, including onions, chocolate, and coffee, can be toxic to pets. So, always ensure that the trash can in your kitchen is covered securely, that all cleaning products are securely away from paw’s reach, and food is appropriately stored away.
Living Room
The living room also has to be pet-proofed. It might be a bit challenging to imagine plenty of safety concerns in our always-comfy havens. But, there are some potential hazards that should be pet-proofed, such as the carpet and furniture, which pets damage easily.
Electric cords also have to be tucked away and should be out of reach. Ensure to put a protective screen in the front of your fireplace. Know that several household plants can be dangerous to your pets when using plants to decorate your home.
Bathroom
There is every chance that your pet is shredding rolls of toilet paper, drinking toilet water, or doing other crazy things when in the bathroom. Although a pet can only cause minor damage in the bathroom, he can end up getting into big trouble when he is doing the wrong things like playing with household cleaners, medicines, and other bathroom products like potpourri and drain cleaner. So, you should keep your pets away from the bathroom. You should also ensure that there are no potential hazards within paw’s reach in the bathroom in case the pet insists on going into the bathroom.
Bedroom
You should not overlook your bedroom even if it is where you relax and sleep at night. Just as every other room can cause hazards to our four-legged friends, the bedroom is not also left out. You should make sure that you do not accidentally leave medicines on the bedside stand. Always ensure that there are no exposed curtain cords and electrical cords and that you do not leave anything open that can cause harm or poison your pets.
Conclusion
There are various places in your home that you need to pet-proof to keep your dog safe, both indoors and outdoors. You need to be cautious around windows and doorways, ensuring that your pet does not jump for it or make a dash and even fall accidentally. There is every chance that your pet may go outdoors. So, keep hazards such as compost piles, pods and swimming pools, ticks and fleas, pesticides and lawn chemicals, poisonous plants, fertilizers and mulches, and other insects away from your pets. Remember to also put a microchip on your pet in case of disappearance or escape.
