Tips to ensure that your home is pet – friendly and safe for your furry buddies
Welcoming a pet into your home is an exciting and heartwarming experience. These furry companions quickly become cherished members of the family, bringing joy, love, and laughter to our lives. But along with the cuddles and playtime comes the responsibility of ensuring their safety and well-being. Just as we take steps to baby-proof, pet-proofing is an essential part of creating a secure and loving home that becomes their haven.
Arpita Jolly, a Delhi-based professional and proud parent to a one-year-old beagle named Jazz, shares her experience of pet-proofing her home. “Our Little Beagle named Jazz’s arrival meant completely re-evaluating our home’s safety measures. From securing bathroom doors to choosing pet-safe cleaning products, every detail matters. That’s why we switched to ITC Nimyle for our floors. It leaves no chemical residue behind^ on floor after cleaning, so even if Jazz decides to taste the floor – which puppies often do – we know he’s safe. It’s these small but crucial changes that help us create a secure environment for our furry family member.”
Here are some essential steps to pet-proof your home:
- Secure Your Trash: Our curious four-legged friends may find the trash can an exciting treasure trove. Ensure your bins have secure lids to prevent them from ingesting harmful substances.
- Choose Pet-Safe Plants: Ensure that you choose plants that are safe for pets like spider plants & bamboo. Flowers likelilies, poinsettias, and philodendrons are toxic for pets and may cause ranging from mild irritation to severe poisoning.
- Use Pet-Friendly Cleaning Products: Choose pet-safe options like ITC Nimyle, it made with neem-based formula and has 100% natural action and 99.9% germ protection*, while leaving no chemical residue^ on the floors. It’s safe for both pets and children, ensuring a clean and safe space.
- Cover Electrical Outlets: Puppies and kittens love to chew, including on electrical cords. Use outlet covers and cord protectors to prevent electrocution.
- Hide Choking Hazards: Small objects like toys, jewelry, and coins can pose a choking hazard. Keep these items out of reach.
- Keep Toilet Lids Closed: To prevent drowning or ingestion of cleaning chemicals, always keep the toilet lid closed.
- Opt for a dishwashing gel: Traditional bars tend to leave residue behind, choose a neem-based dishwashing gel like ITC Nimeasy to wash your pet utensils and be rest assured of their safety. Nimeasy eases removal of grease & oil through its Lift Off Action*, as well as removes tough food malodor including chicken and fish amongst others.
Remember, pet-proofing your home is an ongoing process. Just as our pets grow and change, so should our approach to keeping them safe. Regularly reassess your home for potential dangers to ensure a happy, healthy life for your beloved pet.