Making Your Home Pet-Friendly
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If you share your home with a four-legged member, you are probably aware of the challenges involved in making sure everybody’s happy. If that’s the case, here are some tips on keeping the house in top condition but still making it a haven for your small friends.
Reconsider your floors. If you have a dog that sheds a lot, rugs will be a nightmare to clean. The same is true if you’re just housebreaking a new puppy. On the other hand, wood floors can get ruined pretty easily if you have a dog that runs around all day, causing scratches and marks. Laminate is a great alternative for the front or back room that allows outdoor access –If you have dogs, this will make it easy to clean mud prints several times a day.
To keep furniture in top condition, invest in a good cover or have a throw handy so you can cover sofas and chairs during the day, when your dog is likely to sleep on them. And avoid fleece or other materials that are more likely to attract fur.
To protect your pet, remove any objects at low level that can be dangerous. This includes everything from small items that can be swallowed and can cause chocking to cigarette packs (nicotine is poisonous), household chemicals and even plastic bags. Be careful with plants as well, as many are poisonous to animals.
Block any holes or hideaways that can lead to small pets (like ferrets or rabbits) getting stuck. Be aware of cracks or holes in the furniture as well –A small pet can get into the side of a reclining sofa and be injured when the sofa is opened.
If you have a pet that likes to chew (rabbits are the perfect example), make sure there are no live cables around when he’s out of the cage. Even puppies can get into trouble from chewing on wallpaper (and glue) or certain types of plastic, which can be too hard on their throats or stomach if swallowed.
November 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 am
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