Making Your Home Pet Proof
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To many new pet owners making their home pet proof is something they feel necessary to do in order to protect their furniture and belongings. This is strongly advisable particularly in the animal’s first couples of years as young animals can be very curious. It is essential that pets are taught how to behave in a home and where they can play. It is not only your house you are protecting; often it is the pet that needs protecting from objects around the house. You may not know it, but there are many hazardous items in your home that can cause your inquisitive animal serious harm. Here are some useful tips on how to deal with pet safety in your home:
Pet safety in the Kitchen
The kitchen is a particularly hazardous place in the house. There are a variety of chemicals, cleaning agents, sharp utensils, and harmful packets that can damage them.1801 views
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20th May, 2013 20h35
- The first thing you can do is to put childproof locks on all cupboards with dangerous cleaning chemicals in them. This will stop mischievous dogs or cats being able to prise open cupboard doors and stopping them from ingesting potentially fatal chemicals.
- When you throw away tin cans they should be washed out first and then placed into a sealable container. Tin cans can be very attractive to pets as they know that they often contain tasty treats that they can secretly scoff. Many pets either get their snouts trapped or cut their paws on the edges.
- You should put any food that comes in a dangerous packet locked away and out of sight. This will prevent the temptation of trying to get into them and choking on the packet. It is often forgotten, but this includes pet food as well.
- You should conceal all of the wires by either placing them behind a cabinet or using a sturdy cable tidy as this will keep them out of sight from your pet. There are many ideas that you can find on the internet that will help you find a solution to your living space.
- Also make sure all of the wall sockets are covered up as small paws and claws can get into these. Using wall socket safety covers is the simplest and cheapest way to keep you and your pet from getting a shock.
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