How to Prepare Your Home For Pets

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 10 July 2019 14:28

There are several tips that you can use to prepare your home for pets.

Pet proof

The first tip is to make sure that you pet proof your home. You want to make sure that all of your trash can lids are closed tightly. You need to buy plants that are pet friendly. All of the foods that could be poisonous to the pet will need to be put away so that the pet cannot reach them. If you have children, then the small toys that they play with will need to be put away so the pet can't swallow them.

Space

The second tip is to make sure that you prepare a personal space for your pet. This needs to be an area where the pet can stay all of the time and feel comfortable. This place will need to be somewhere where the pet can feel safe. You will have to think about if you want the pet to be at one part of the house all of the time or they will be allowed to roam freely through the house. The space should be done before you bring the new puppy from uptown puppies to your home.

Toys

The third tip is to give the pet lots of toys to play with. This is so that they are not going to be tempted to chew on any of your things. You have to think about the fact that the animals are going to explore their new home with their mouth, especially when they are young. It is up to you to confirm with the pet what they are going to be allowed to lick or chew on. Therefore, all of the things that you don't want the pet to touched, they will need to be kept out of the reach of the new pet.

Adjust

The fourth tip is to prepare for an adjustment period. When the new pet is young, then there is a good chance that they are going to cry. This is just their way to adjusting to their new home. But it is not a good idea to bring the new pet into your home in order to soothe them if you don't want the pet to always sleep with you. Instead you should have them set up with an enclosed space that has a comfortable bed for them to lay on.

Supplies

The fifth tip is to make sure that you stock up on all of the supplies that you will need for your new pet. If you are going to be getting a puppy, then you will need things like potty bags, collars, leashes, and ID tags. If you are getting a cat, then you will need cat litter, a litter box, and scratching posts. All of these things will need to be purchased before you bring the pet home. It is also a good idea to find out what type of food that you will need to purchase for your pet. It is important that the pet stays on the same diet plan so that their little tummies don't get messed up.

Clean

The sixth tip is to make sure that you clean your home from top to bottom. This means that any of the valuable items that you have inside of your home will need to be put up so that the new pet cannot get to them. You have to think about all of the places that the pet might be able to go that you might not be able to like underneath the bed and dresser. You need to designate a place to keep all of your pet supplies so that no one gets confused. It is also a good idea to decide what time you want to take your pet for exercising especially if you get a dog because they are going to need the exercise.

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Carol Evenson

Carol is a home renovation specialist with a background in organization and sales. She assists realtors with business management and growth.

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