Every year thousands of pets are poisoned at home. You can make your house safer with just a few adjustments. Here are a few helpful hints.
Windows
Use screens and guard rails on all windows. Pets are tempted to jump out when they feel the fresh air
Blinds
Pets that play around curtains and blinds with strings can get strangled. Cut off all strings and replace it with fabric.
Smoking
Don't smoke in the house. Birds can die from second hand smoke. Cats and dogs can get serious illnesses from the smoke.
Ceiling Fans
Don't let your bird fly around when the fan is on.
Candles
Cats and dogs can burn their paws and even cause your house to go on fire
Tinsel
No tinsel on the Christmas tree. It can cause intestinal blockages if eaten. No strings of popcorn either. Any strings can cause choking.
Flowers and plants
Poinsettia leaves are highly toxic to pets. Also lilies, the Easter and tiger varieties. Eating even a small piece can cause your pet kidney damage. Also keep them away from ferns, mistletoe and holly. No plants with pets is an even better idea
Ceramics
Keep all breakable items away from pets. Any small broken piece can cause cuts to their paws or mouths
Medicines
Keep all your medicines in a locked closet or drawer. Dogs can chew threw child safe bottles.
Toilets
Keep the seat down. Any small kitten can drown in the toilet. Never let the dog drink the toilet water. If you tub is clogged, keep the door closed until all water is gone
Beauty appliances
Keep all hair dryers, curling irons and hot rollers away from pets until they are cool. A bird might think a curling iron is a perch
Cars
Cats sometimes go into engines to keep warm (also the wheel wells). The best thing is to check your car by banging on the hood before you start the engine. And keep your cats indoors
Cold weather
If you live in a cold climate you only safe de-icers. Dogs paws can be irritated by these chemicals. Always wash their paws with warm water when they come in
Antifreeze
It has a sweet smell and taste to animals. So it should always to keep away from them. Even a small amount is lethal
Garden Tools
Keep all tools (rakes, hedge trimmers) locked up in a shed or garage.
Cleaning Products
Get child safety locks installed even if you don't have small children. Your pet could get into the cabinet when you are not home and eat or inhale poisonous cleaners.
Garbage cans
Keep all cans closed with tight lids. Any re-cycling of metal (lids from cans) can cut pets or even stray animals mouths. Place all garbage in bags
Kitchen
Clean up all food leftovers after each meal immediately. Onions, chocolate, raisins, grapes are all toxic to pets. They can cause kidney damage if they survive.
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