How to Create a Pet Friendly Home: Essential Tips and Tricks

Pet proofing a home is not only about finding a place where the pet will comfortably sleep and eat but also about creating a home environment that serves the health interests of the pet and the owner. If you have a new pet or just want to improve conditions in your house for you and your pets this guide will become useful because it will give you a lot of tips and tricks. 

The first measure of preparing a place suitable for a pet is the removal of any danger that could be found in the house. This entails the provision of some change meant for the safety of the pets you keep. The first thing that must be locked away are toxic substances; many common household products are poisonous for pets, including cleaning agents, flowers, and chocolates. 

Further, you should hide threads and wires. This is a common vice that young dogs and other pets show since chewing on threads and wires can result in electrocution. To avoid this, drain cords by use of protectors, join the threads to the floor, or utilize cable management to ensure they are not within reach. It is also the needful thing to lock and protect trash cans. 

Pets tend to be curious and would try to poke their noses into forbidden areas such as the bin, hence one should use a bin with a lid, that closes tightly, or the bin should be kept in a cupboard to avoid pets getting access to the garbage and consequently eating substances that could be poisonous to him/her. 

Animals, like their owners, require their territory which would make them feel protected. To make them feel as if they are within their own homes, give your pet a bed that will suit their size and comfort.

These include; the orthopedic bed for the older pet suffering from joint pains or any other aged pet that needs a comfortable resting surface, the fluffy bed is also essential for the pet that just loves to cuddle. 

Make sure the bed is in a low-noise, low-traffic area of the home. Select a particular corner or area for the feeding of your pet and use easy-to-wash mats on the floor for the food and water bowls.

The kind of floor that is in your home has an influence on the comfort of the pet as well as the easiness of cleaning the house. For easy maintenance it would suggest that one opt for hard flooring like hardwood, tile, or laminated floors, carpeting is likely to retain odors and fur.

Some pets especially those who have developed mobility issues because of age will find it hard to move on slippery floors Put non-slip rugs or mats in those areas that see a lot of traffic. Select materials that cannot be easily stained if an accident occurs; this may include; vinyl or waterproof laminated floor.

General cleaning is a must when the house is pet-friendly, and there are specific rules for its cleaning. Bathe and comb your pets daily to reduce shedding and danger and put grooming accessories within reach at all times. Buy a new good quality vacuum cleaner that is specifically meant for pet hair removal. 

This implies that regular vacuuming will surely keep fur and allergens collecting inside the house at a lower level thus making our surroundings healthy. Also, for the pet’s hygiene, one should wash the pet’s bedding and toys frequently to avoid collection of bad smells.

Freshness in a house requires good-quality of air. Buy air purifiers that have HEPA filters to help clean the air from pet shedding and other allergenic particles for better indoor air quality at home.

Open the windows and allow fresh air in as this helps in the reduction of smell and increases air circulation. While employing cleaning products, proper ventilation should be done as it involves opening the windows or employing exhaust fans.

If followed, these recommendations can help one in designing a home that would effectively accommodate a pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness that is typical to human beings. This does not only bring improvement in the lives of your pets but also brings improvement in the lifestyles of every member of the family.