Pet Safety In and Around the Home
Every pet has three primary needs: a safe place to live, a healthy diet and lots of love. That may sound simple (especially the love part!), but it actually takes some thought and effort to ensure pet safety and health. Keeping our companions safe depends mainly on common sense, but it also requires being informed about the many potential dangers to our furry friends. Here are the things you need to keep in mind when caring for your animal companion:
Indoor Air Pollution
There have been several recent reports that indoor air is even more polluted than the air outside. When we have pets, it’s even more important to examine our home from the “nose-level” view.
Many cleaning products are potentially toxic. Your companion’s nose is continually close to the floor; and normal grooming behavior includes licking of the paws that may have come in contact with those products’ residue. Natural alternatives are readily available, and simple home-made products with inexpensive ingredients like baking soda, vinegar and borax clean as well as most commercial products. Consider replacing chemically-based air fresheners, detergents, fabric softeners, disinfectants, furniture polish, glass cleaners, insecticides, and scouring powders with natural alternatives.
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