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Having a loving pet helps reduce your everyday stress and loneliness; however, what do you do when your pet starts causing damage to your home? Of causing damage to your home? Of course, you love your pet and your beautiful home, but the two don’t always get tiful home, but the two don’t always get along. Here are a few suggestions to petproof your home while giving you a little peace of mind.

CARPETS Carpets make a room cozy and comfortable, but the truth is that pets and carpets are not a good match. From pet hair to urine stains, carpet requires a lot of maintenance. A hardwood floor is probably a better choice for a pet owner. It is both beautiful and stain-resistant. However, if you can’t part ways with carpet, consider a low pile carpet which will also deter pet hair. Also, keeping your pet’s claws trimmed will help, as well as vacuuming daily and steam cleaning your carpet once a month. FURNITURE Cats love scratching up a lovely couch, but one way to break this bad habit is by placing a scratch post next to it. Also, covering your sofa or armchair with a blanket or slipcover will help protect your furniture from rips, scratches, and stains. Alternatively, you can train your pet that they’re not allowed on the furniture. Try placing a pet bed with toys next to your couch and encourage them to use it instead.

SMALL ITEMS Anything that can be broken easily or knocked over should be placed on higher shelves. Avoid having small knick-knacks or remote controls within a dog’s reach. If the object is swallowed, it could cause an intestinal blockage or cause your dog to choke, which could be fatal. If you have a cat, know that they can jump up to six feet high. Also, be careful Carpets make a room cozy and comfortable, with potpourri—dogs and cats think it’s great fun. but the truth is that pets and carpets are not a good CABLES AND CORDS Electric cords and cables should be on the top of your list to protect. Gnawing through wiring can cause a shock, burn, or even death. Cords and cables Cats love scratching up a lovely couch, but one way to break this bad habit is by placing a scratch train your pet that they’re not allowed on the furniture. Try placing a pet bed with toys next to your couch and enSMALL ITEMS Anything that can be broken easily or knocked over should be placed on higher shelves. Avoid having small knick-knacks or remote controls within a dog’s reach. If the object is swallowed, it could cause an intestinal blockage or cause your dog to choke, which could be fatal. If you have a cat, know that they can jump up to six feet high. Also, be careful with potpourri—dogs and cats think it’s great fun. CABLES AND CORDS Electric cords and cables should be on the top of your list to protect. Gnawing through wiring can cause a shock, burn, or even death. Cords and cables

are a very tempting chew toy for a dog or cat, so make are a very tempting chew toy for a dog or cat, so make sure that they are safely tucked away and out of reach. sure that they are safely tucked away and out of reach. Conceal wires behind furniture and under the carpet if possible. Also, if you have blinds, tie the cords up to prevent your cat from playing with them. FOOD AND TOXINS There are many potential dangers in a home that can make your pet sick— from food to cleaning products to make-up. So, keeping cabinets closed is a must. Many foods are potentially dangerous to pets, and the food wrappers present a serious choking hazard. Some potentially poisonous foods for pets are chocolate, grapes, raisins, nuts, onions, foods for pets are chocolate, grapes, raisins, nuts, onions, and garlic. Also, make sure that the garbage bin is closed off. You might even consider installing child-proof latches if your pet is especially mischievous. And always keep es if your pet is especially mischievous. And always keep household products with chemicals, such as bleach or household products with chemicals, such as bleach or kitchen cleaners, out of reach. PLANTS Keep inside plants safe and away from your pet. Keep inside plants safe and away from your pet. Some of your favorite plants and flowers are very dan-Some of your favorite plants and flowers are very dangerous to pets. Levels of toxicity can vary greatly and are gerous to pets. Levels of toxicity can vary greatly and are often not worth the potential risk to your pet. Daffodils, often not worth the potential risk to your pet. Daffodils, lilies, hyacinths, and bluebells. CREATE OFF-LIMIT AREAS To minimize potential pet danger and damage to your home, designate areas where danger and damage to your home, designate areas where your pet is allowed—such as the laundry room and living your pet is allowed—such as the laundry room and living room. You can restrict access to rooms by closing the door or installing stair gates. Pet-free zones in your home will help keep your house tidy and damage-proof. ENGAGE WITH YOUR PET Make sure that your pets are entertained. Give them toys to play with, because a bored pet will always find trouble. When away, leave treats and toys to pass the time. If your pet has separation anxiety, leave a sweater or an item that has your smell so that they feel safe until you return home.

ENGAGE WITH YOUR PET Make sure that your pets are entertained. Give them toys to play with, because sweater or an item that has your smell so

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