Pet Proof Your Home

Continuing with the idea that you are leaving your pets with a sitter, there is a need to pet-proof your home.

Case in point is Rusty the Cat. Rusty loves to open doors, so his owner places items in higher cupboards that are out of Rusty’s reach. Rusty is a perfect example of a pet that can go ‘where they’ve never gone before.’

Make sure the toilet lids are down in any accessible bathrooms. The water is not fresh or healthy for your pet.

See that medications are locked up. The sound of pills rattling in a plastic bottle may entice a pet to chew the bottle open.

Remove candy and nuts from coffee tables or locations where a pet can reach them. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and nuts can be dangerous as well.

Check to see that any hobby supplies, i.e., paints, glue, needles and thread, etc., have been placed away from an inquisitive pet’s reach.

Next post is home security while you are away!