Tips to Improve Home Security for Your Pets
Our furry family members seem to know exactly how to get themselves into trouble, especially around the house. Cats love to jump up on shelves, knocking over anything in their way, and dogs always find a stray shoe that quickly becomes their own personal chew toy.
Thankfully, there are many things you can do to pet-proof your home to ensure that your furry friend is happy and healthy. Here’s what you need to know about making every room in your home, your yard, and your sliding door pet door safe for your pet.
Inside Your Home
Your home’s interior should be comfortable for both you and your pet, but, as you’d imagine, your home can also pose a variety of threats to your pet.
To minimize these risks, set boundaries for your pet. Many of our furry friends are overly curious, so be sure to enforce exploring but with boundaries. For example, use baby gates to block dangerous steps.
To further protect your pet you’ll want to:
- Declutter and put away small objects
- Use pet-friendly fabrics
- Secure electrical cords and cover outlets
- Ensure windows are closed and properly screened
- Avoid leaving food on the countertop
- Keep the trash locked away
By following these tips, you can effectively pet-proof your home.
Backyard
Your backyard should be a fun and safe place for your pet to roam, exercise, and relax, but the backyard can also be one of the most dangerous places. To make your home’s exterior much more secure for your pet:
- Remove hazardous objects like traps and sharp objects
- Pull any poisonous plants (hyacinth, azalea, tulips, etc.)
- Patch any holes
- Install a tall fence
- Put away any chemical products (i.e., weed killer, rat poison, etc.)
With a safe backyard, you can have the peace of mind that your pet is safe in the great outdoors.
Pet Door
Pet doors are extremely convenient as they give your pet the freedom to leave the house and come back in on their schedule, but, over time, pet doors do wear and can become a safety hazard for your pet.
With a patio pet door, ensure the door opens and closes properly. If you’ve noticed that the door is slow to open or doesn’t function 100% of the time, chances are the door needs to be repaired. If you’ve installed pet flaps, check the material for any sharp edges that could cut your pet.
For an electronic dog door for sliding glass door, be sure the electronic capability is functioning as expected; otherwise, repair or a new door is likely in order.
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An old and worn pet door can be dangerous for your pet. If you need a new pet door for your home, you’ll be happy to know that we offer a wide range of sliding door pet door options, including patio pet doors, pet door inserts, and traditional flap doors.
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