Pet Friendly House
When you adopt a pet, there are plenty of things that you need to do before bringing him or her home. One of them being pet-proofing your home. Making your house a pet friendly place can prevent your animal from injuries and illness. Should a time arise when your beloved animal needs immediate pet care, contact our veterinarians at Dessau Veterinary Clinic in Austin right away. Here are a few tips in keeping your house pet friendly.
Install Childproof Latches
Childproof latches aren't just for children. Cats and dogs are curious creatures by nature. To keep your pet from getting into harmful food or chemicals, install these latches to keep him or her out.
Use a Covered Garbage Can
Before your pet comes home, buy a covered garbage can. This can keep your companion animal from ingesting old foods, bones, chemicals, and small pieces of trash, which can become lodged in the throats.
Keep the Toilet Lid Closed
Small animals can drown in the toilet if they fall in. Larger pets may try to drink out of the toilet, which can expose them to plenty of harmful chemicals. After using the toilet, be sure always to close the lid.
Keep Wires Out Of Reach
Puppies and kittens love to chew on things, which may be harmful to their health. If you have any dangling or exposed wires, place them at a place where your animal cannot reach them.
Remove Any Dangerous Houseplants
Certain houseplants are poisonous for pets. These include:
- Lilies
- Azaleas
- Oleander
- Tulips
- Yew
- Chrysanthemum
- English ivy
If you have any of these plants in your home, remove them. These plants are poisonous for your pet. If you furry animal ingest one of these harmful plants, immediate pet care is necessary to prevent further damage. Call our animal hospital right away for assistance.
If your pet becomes injured or ingests something dangerous, bring your animal to Dessau Veterinary Clinic in Austin immediately. The veterinarians at our animal hospital can provide urgent pet care to treat your pet. Call our practice at (512) 339-3177 if you have questions about pet-proofing your place.