Living life with pets just makes every day 100 times better! But of course, the feelings should also be mutual– your pet should also want to be with you each and every day, safe and sound. And unlike humans, what we deem safe for us, isn’t the same for our furry friends.

And this might come as a surprise for starting pet owners, but that’s completely normal! For as long as you’re trying to learn and cater to what your furbaby needs, you’re a good pet owner. So before taking your furbaby home or letting them roam free at home, consider making it a safe space for them.

There are tons of things that are normal to you which aren’t so safe for your pets. So to ensure safety when letting them roam free in your home, consider pet-proofing your homes! And down below are 5 efficient ways!

1 – Store away hazardous products and materials!

One thing you need to remember about pets is that they don’t know things that are bad and good for them. And another thing to remember is that they will chew, eat and lick anything they see on sight like your shoes, your coffee table’s leg, your plant and so on.

So it’s best to store away things that can be poisonous to them or anything you can consider “hazardous” to your fur babies. Examples of hazardous materials to not leave laying around in your home are:

  • Cleaning supplies.
  • Human food and beverages that are bad for pets like chocolate, avocado, xylitol (artificial sweeteners), alcoholic drinks and so on.
  • Medication.
  • Toxic plants like sago palms, azaleas, lilies, oleanders, hyacinths and so on.
  • Objects that are choking hazards like bones, kid’s toys, sticks, small plastic/rubber balls and so on.

These are just examples of common things to keep stored and away from your pets when uncaged. These things on the list are some of the most common reasons pets get poisoned, injured or terminally ill.

2 – Manage your trash!

Most of the things you throw in your trash are things that have scents your pets can get interested in, which will later on result in them rummaging through your trash and eating, chewing or licking something they shouldn’t.

An example of a bad situation caused by poor trash management is your pet getting its tongue injured due to licking an empty tin can. Or a dog chewing on a chocolate wrapper with pieces of chocolate still inside.

So to keep your pets from getting into your trash cans, consider investing in a pet-proof trash can, get taller trash cans with covers, keep them in cabinets or get hanging trash cans. This can ultimately stop and prevent your pet from rummaging through your trash and getting injured or poisoned.

3 – For new homeowners, consider home builders.

If you’re planning to build a new home with your family and pets, you might want to consider hiring luxury home builders to help you pet-proof your home. There are tons of projects to consider that can cater to your pet’s needs! And also tricks to keep your home looking great even with your fur babies running around.

To give you an idea of what luxury home builders can offer, here’s a list of examples:

  • Non-porous material flooring – This material, unlike wood and marble, is practically unaffected by paw traffic and is cool to the touch which is perfect for your furry friends to cool down during hot seasons.
  • Satin-resistant carpets – If you never lived with a pet just yet, you’re in for a treat! Pets, no matter if they’re potty trained, can sometimes have accidents. And with that, stain-resistant carpets will be your slice of heaven when cleaning up. 
  • French doors – This is a great way to get sunlight in your home, at the same time give your pets a chance to look around through the glass of your French doors. This allows them to get some sunlight and look around when they’re feeling bored.
  • Dutch doors – If you have big dogs, dutch doors are pretty awesome for securing them in and at the same time allowing them to look out. Plus they eliminate the need for unattractive baby gates.

And so much more! These are just some examples you can do to your home that’ll benefit you, your home and of course your furbabies! Installing these, or getting them done by professional luxury home builders can also eliminate time, effort and money instead of doing it yourself.

4 – Hide or keep breakables

The reality when living with pets is, you can no longer decorate your home the way you want to 100%, but maybe around 80% or 70%. But if you’re into vases, jars and anything breakable, newsflash, these have to go–for the safety of your delicate decorative pieces and also your pets.

You can expect your pet to not become playful around your breakables so make sure to keep your area accident-free the best way you can. Hide away your breakables or decorate them in rooms your pets do not have access to.