Pet-Proofing Your Place (Part 2)

If your dog or cat goes outside, you will need to monitor things there. Fences where your pet can escape must be fixed, and you’ll have to check for anything that might attract the attention of your dog or cat. Watch out for plants in your backyard (since some plants are lethal to pets). Painted surfaces may encourage chewing, but could contain lead in the paint. You should also ensure that no places exist for bugs to live, such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, which could harm your pet.

Pets are interested and curious about the world around them (like people). But curiosity can be quite dangerous. For example, a delicate object like a vase on a small table, objects on high shelves, fragile figurines and curios, and other items are an accident waiting to happen. Remember, if it is easy to bump into it or knock it over, it’s too possible for a jumping cat or moving dog to hit it, and the end result is a valuable broken.

Although pet proofing your place is extra effort, watching over your family’s friend makes it all worth while. With just a few minutes of planning, you can aid your cat or dog and prevent any unnecessary emergencies.

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