Is Your Place Safe From Your Cat Or Dog? (Part 1)
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Even day-to-day items can be unsafe. For example, drapery cords are easy to tangle in (particularly for cats). Plastic garbage bags have to be immediately stored away so your cat or dog won’t play with them and get hurt. Even tiny objects like curios or toys can pose a danger if the pet tries to swallow them. Parts may break off, or they might swallow a item.
If your dog or cat goes outdoors, you’ll also need to monitor things there. Areas where the cat or dog can get out must be fixed, and you need to check for anything that could attract the notice of your pet. Watch out for plants growing in your yard (some plants are beautiful, but deadly to pets). Painted surfaces may encourage chewing, but could have lead paint. You should also check no places exist for insects to thrive, such as ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, which could hurt your dog or cat.
You also have to be careful as your dog or cat goes into other areas of your house. For instance, you likely won’t want them in the garage, since there are so many possible toxins (such as oil or antifreeze spills on the floor). Cabinets or closets with toxic chemicals must likewise be put off-limits, perhaps with child proof locks.
