Having pets is a lot like having children; you have to feed them, take care of them, and stop them from eating things they shouldn’t. You also have to protect them, and that means making sure your home is safe for the pitter-patter of padded feet.
Fortunately, pet-proofing your apartment is easy with some proactivity, including taking the following steps:
Your pet might not have an opposable thumb, but that won’t keep them from opening cabinets and pulling out things they shouldn’t. Childproof latches are designed to keep out Junior, but they’ll keep out Jax and Jasper, as well. These latches are especially important for cabinets that contain chemicals, medication, or trash cans filled with garbage.
Not all pets chew on electrical cords, but some do simply because they chew on everything. Others may chew as a way to regulate their anxiety when you have the audacity to go to work and leave them home all by themselves. Cord protectors are a cheap and easy way to encourage your pooch to snack on Alpo instead of your appliances.
Window blind cords are especially dangerous to cats, as they tend to take pleasure in batting just about anything that dangles and risk strangulation as a result. This doesn’t mean that every kitten should come with curtains; you can kitty-proof your window blinds by tying up the cords and keeping them out of the reach of a curious claw.
Cleaning the pantry might seem like a strange way to pet-proof your home, but a disorganized pantry can have food on low shelves or the ground level where wet noses can sniff it out. Certain foods stored in pantries, like chocolate, raisins, andraw potatoes, can be extremely dangerous for dogs and cats if they ingest them.
You can pet-proof your home until it looks like Fort Knox, but you’ll never be able to fully anticipate every danger. Pets love to explore to appease their curiosity, ease their boredom, or manage their anxiety. Shutting bedroom and bathroom doors limits access to these potential dangers. Just make sure your pet isn’t inside when you close them.
Protecting your pets is part of owning them. These tips help keep them safe, happy, and sticking around for years to come.
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