Pets are curious creatures. If they see a small opening, chances are they’ll use it to explore a new area of the home. However, there’s always a risk they will stumble onto something dangerous and eat it. As part of National Pet Day, Nuss Construction Company, a top kitchen remodeling expert in the state, gives you some tips on keeping your pets away from harm.
Keep Dangerous Items Out of Reach
This is the basic rule of pet-proofing your home. The usual concerns would be food that’s poisonous to pets, such as chocolate, avocados, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic and coffee, but there are other items you need to be wary of as well.
Kitchen – Store sharp knives and choking hazards in kitchen cabinets.
Bathrooms and Laundry Rooms – Hide poisonous cleansers, detergents, fabric softeners, bleach, medications and choking hazards like dental floss. For dog owners, place towels and socks in high storage areas to prevent dogs from eating them, and keep the doors closed so pets won’t drink from the toilet.
General Areas – Have electrical cords tucked away to prevent pets from chewing on them and being electrocuted.
Since cats can easily reach high places, their owners need to keep hazardous materials in closed storage areas.
Keep the Doors of Appliances Shut
Small pets, especially cats, might take naps inside appliances like your washing machines and dryer. Keep them out of harm by making sure the appliances are closed when not in use.
Install Doors on Places Pets Frequent
Pets usually frequent kitchens because they’re drawn to the smell of food being cooked. While storing knives and choking hazards away, there’s always a chance they’ll find something you forgot to put away or dropped. After all, you’re busy attending to what you’re cooking in the kitchen, and pets wandering around can be distracting. Installing a door in your kitchen can help keep them away and allow you to move around freely while you’re cooking.
If you’re looking for kitchen remodelers to install a kitchen door or a construction company to pet-proof your home, consider hiring Nuss Construction Company. We offer remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms. To set up a consultation, call (856) 988-9982, or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Mount Laurel and Cherry Hill, NJ.