{"id":5374,"date":"2017-03-31T15:15:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T22:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=5374"},"modified":"2017-03-29T18:19:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-30T01:19:43","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-home-for-new-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/03\/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-new-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Home for New Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make the transition a little less RUFF with these helpful ideas from HomeAdvisor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Congratulations! You\u2019re considering getting a pet, or you\u2019re about to bring a new furry friend home to join the family. This is an exciting moment. Of course, it also requires some preparation \u2014 part of which includes readying your home for the new addition. Here\u2019s how to prepare your home for new pets:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kitchens and Bathrooms<\/strong><br \/>\nInstall childproof locks on your cabinets so your new pet can\u2019t open them and get to potentially dangerous items. Professional installation will cost about $460.<br \/>\nPut anything your pet can reach \u2014 medicine, chemicals, etc. \u2014 on a high shelf.<br \/>\nInvest in covered trash bins that can\u2019t be knocked over easily.<br \/>\nKeep food and other edibles out of reach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Living Room<\/strong><br \/>\nHide wires from TVs, stereos and other electronics to prevent animals from chewing on them and shocking themselves.<br \/>\nHide any small items your pet could chew on or knock over and break.<br \/>\nMove potentially poisonous plants outside, or place them out of reach.<br \/>\nGive them something comfy to lay on, whether it\u2019s a bed on the floor or a blanket on the furniture.<br \/>\nPut machine-washable slipcovers on your furniture.<br \/>\nCertain types of furniture are easier to clean than others; have the right cleaning materials on hand for messes and accidents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bedroom<\/strong><br \/>\nPut clothes and shoes in closets \u2014 and close the door so your pet can\u2019t get to them.<br \/>\nKeep any medications or cosmetic items in drawers.<br \/>\nAny household cleaners that you keep in the master bathroom need to be well-hidden or kept behind childproof locks. ?<br \/>\nSecure garbage cans with lids or store them underneath cabinets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Outside<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep your animals away from pools or ponds to avoid drowning.<br \/>\nCheck your fence for any holes to ensure your pet can\u2019t escape from the yard.<br \/>\nDesignate a certain part of the yard as your pet\u2019s bathroom. Keeping it to the same spot helps prevent damage to your bushes or grass.<br \/>\nMove hazardous chemicals and sharp objects to your garage \u2014 and keep your pet away from the area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other General Areas to Consider :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Windows<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you can, replace vertical blinds and window treatments that incorporate draping tassels or cords; these could become choking or strangulation hazards.<br \/>\nAvoid using mini-blinds in your home; pets frequently bend and break them when they\u2019re curious and want to see outside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Walls<\/strong><br \/>\nSemi-gloss paint is washable and easy to clean.<br \/>\nVinyl-backed wallpaper is also easy to clean; you might consider this option in rooms in which your dog may be training.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Floors<\/strong><br \/>\nArea rugs are easier to keep clean than carpeting. If you have carpeting, use enzymatic cleaner to eliminate urine and poop smells.<br \/>\nTile and linoleum flooring are easy for handling pet accidents. Keep this in mind when deciding where to put your pets during the day.<br \/>\nMake sure your hardwood floors are sealed before your pets walk on them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/prepare-home-new-pets-101\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Prepare Your Home for New Pets 101<\/a> by Lindsay Listanski | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make the transition a little less RUFF with these helpful ideas from HomeAdvisor. Congratulations! 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