#Get: Get Ready for a Commitment of Unconditional Love and Uncompromising Care and a Crazy Rolla coaster ride!!

 

Planning to add a new member to your Family?? You might guess that this new person we are talking about is a Baby, Yes, it is!! It is your FurBaby we are talking about, a cute, innocent, crazy, most sensible and highly attention demanding tiny soul who is waiting for you and is eager in becoming your FOUR-Legged Companion for life.

Are you as eager as does the idea of getting home a pet sound?? Yes?? But wait, here is something you have to question yourselves first and get a GREEN TICK for these questions, as in a Pet parenting Journey, Being Realistic is as important as Being Aware of what you are getting yourselves into.

Qsn 1: Am I ready for this Lifelong commitment?

Qsn 2: Am I ready to invest my time daily utmost or almost every time required by my pet?

Qsn 3: Am I well informed, Well-learned about the type/breed/specie of pet being brought in?

Qsn 4: Am I steady economically to cater to most vigilant part of Pet parenting and pet life, its Health and well-being needs

And Finally

Qsn 5: Am I ready to be loved, for all the exhaustion, Fun that my pet would bring in my life?? Am I ready to invest all my mental strength, determination, time and efforts in my pet’s upbringing?

If your score above questions is 4/5 or 5/5 and not any less than these, Then YES you are assured that you will be a best pet parent any Furrstar can find and your pet has found a best loving forever family forever.

#SET: Once you’ve clarity about the above five questions and you feel you are mentally ready to welcome your pet home, now it is time to make some Physical changes to your home or your place of stay, it is time for you to SET your home which your space of comfort to be a safe, warm and comfortable space for your pet as well, in short, you will have to make your home a PET-PROOFED place.

Wondering how to Pet-proof your home, we have got some essential tips for every pet parent which can help sort your space and make it more pet friendly.

 

Proofing house for Cats/Making house Cat-Friendly:

Cat proofing your house is the foremost thought that anyone should consider right before bringing a cat home and your new feline friend, once at its new home she will try to expedite every nook and corner of her new cozy home as it is the insatiable curious nature of cat which has helped them to survive and sustain in wild for ages. As hunters, our curious comrades are always on toes to be aware of their surroundings as a means of survival, so naturally cats love to explore their surroundings.

Cat-proofing will help in keeping cats safe as well as secure your furniture and other things at home.

 

Proofing house for Dogs/Making house Dog-Friendly:

Getting home a canine?? No matter how old the pup is, they need a lot space to goof around, sniff and snuggle, roll over on their backs and sleep in most weird yet adorable positions and when we say SPACE it is not just any space but a SAFE SPACE for your doggo.

We recommend this three Steps mantra which every pet parent, irrespective of you are being a parent to Kitty or a Doggo, following these simple yet crucial steps will help you in converting your abode to a SAFE space for your pet.

Step 1: Check and Change:

“Check your apartments or house and change your habits”

#Furniture Care

Cover your furniture’s with replaceable sheets and covers to avoid fur being stuck to every corner of your sofas and other furniture, it will also prevent furniture from getting scratched by your pet.

#Windows and Open spaces

A pleasant day, calm environment and gazing the view from balcony, who doesn’t love doing this for hours?? Sun bath, bird watching or just peeping off the window, it could be any reason your pet, especially your feline companion would make frequent visits to windows or balcony and sometimes this pastime time can give pet parent a hard time in cases where the kitty jumps off the window or balcony or escapes out.

To avoid such nightmares, it important and recommended to seal the open spaces like Windows and balconies with mesh or nets avoid any mishaps.

Some other areas where a feline pet parent have to be extra careful include laundry area e.g., washing Machines laundry bags etc., Bathrooms, Felines both cat and kitten would explore your bathroom area specially the closet, ensure that bathing Soaps and essentials are out of reach of your pet and the Closet lid is closed.

 

Step 2: Hide the Hazards:

Taking the time to remove anything hazardous can save you a lot of trouble further down the line. Pet proofing your home means taking care of any dangers to your pet and majorly food and other poisonous substances. Between house plants and human food, there are plenty around in an average home that is poisonous to pets that pet owners may be unaware of. A few of them to be cautious about are mentioned below:

#Floorcleaners & Other chemicals

Hide away Chemicals, medicines and floor Cleaners like Phenyls, Dettol or any antiseptic solutions, naphthene balls, Room fresheners and other such, ensure these are kept in a closed shelves and are far away from the access of your little munchkin

#Hazardous Plants

Some plants which are very toxic to both Cats and dogs can cause irritation in mouth cavity, their tongue. Ingestion of such toxic plants and flowers, seeds etc., can also cause severe health issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, depression Skin rashes, Lethargy and weakness, Slow heart rate, Mouth cavity issues and even liver, kidney failure in pets.

A few common household plants include Lilies, Jade, Dumbcane or exotica, Ivy, Snake plant, Chrysanthemum etc., There are Hundreds of plants and flowers which are toxic to cats and dogs you can beware of while making the house pet friendly.

Whether indoors or outdoors, putting your plants in containers or large planters will elevate them so your pets can’t access them to dig or chew on them If you suspect your cat has ingested any part of a plant that’s poisonous to cats, even just chewing or licking the leaves or flowers, take immediate action or Call our veterinarian for expert healthcare at your doorstep

#Toxic Scents and Edibles

Cats and dogs are very sensitive when it comes to smell. Many of the essential oils which are commonly used in Room fresheners or Diffusers are most toxic to both cats and dogs as they are highly sensitive when it comes to smells. Other smells which are a big NO-NO include citrus, incense sticks, camphor, lavender, eucalyptus and certain herbs

Getting home a new pet and it natural that as you would leave no chance to pamper your pet with love, care and lots of food be it form of meal plans or treats in any form and there no harm in providing extra love and care but treats?? Yes, one as a pet parent has to be very careful and cautious about food being fed to their pet and also about edibles available over accessible areas of your home.

A few common foods that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, medical problems for cats and dogs include onions, garlic, fruits like cherries, grapes, citrus fruits like lemon, limes and apple seeds, green tomatoes Sweet, Salt and Salty Snack Foods. Chocolates, Coffee and caffeine containing products are A BIG NO to your canine and feline friends. While soft cooked meat is healthy and nutritious choice for your pet’s tummy, Raw or Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones are harmful for their health and can cause Indigestion of food, skin and coat problems, feeding your pet bone can cause may lead to choking or sustain a grave injury should the bone splinter and become lodged in or puncture your pet’s digestive tract.

#Wires and Strings

Electricity is one of the most dangerous hazards in your home, especially if you have pets. Naturally our little companions are unaware of the dangers posed by plugs, wires, and electrical devices in the home and because of their naturally curious nature or out of Boredom or anxiety, they may begin to play with or chew on your electrical items, posing a fire or shock that could result in injury. Fortunately following some simple and preventive measures and keeping the power cables and other harmful gadgets far from reach of your pets, you can take action to safeguard both your pets and wires.

Loose hanging strings on the other hand are the most attractive toys for your kitty, Cats get easily excited at the sight of loose hanging threads and string and get engrossed in their playtime. However, string and threads lead to the potential risk of allowing the cat to get stuck and strangled. Chewing String by dog and cat can cause indigestion and intestinal issues.

 

Step 3: Protect your dear pet and abode

#Kill the Boredom

Remember young or old, cat and dog are bundle of energy and need enough of play time and daily exercises to drain their energy. It is certain that due to your daily busy routine, one might not be able to play or be with your pet all the time leading to Anxiety, Boredom, attention seeking or destructive behavior by your pet.

It is important to provide your pet with a lot of chewable toys, scratchable post or pads and other interactive toys which will keep them engaged and help in reducing their anxiety, boredom and any other destructive behavior.

#Enclose the Knickknacks

It is natural that we all love to decorate our abode with lots of antiques, flower vases and other such decorative but remember we have also got our Feline and Canine companions who share our space. It is suggested to keep such things in Enclosed selves. Especially with cats, they are tiny creatures, and she will climb onto places you wouldn’t expect, knocking off your breakables. Not only will you lose the knickknacks, your kitty could get hurt on broken shards.

#Regular grooming

Grooming your pet is vital as it helps maintain optimal health and well-being of your fur companion. Regularly trimming nails of your cat and dog will prevent the pet and yourself from being hurt while handling them likewise it will also prevent your walls and furniture’s from being destructed.

#NoEntry Zone

While you have provided an ample space for your pet to move around and play it is equivalently important to limit your pet from entering into certain locations where you do not want them to have access to.  Curious by nature, your pet is bound to explore as much as possible and test their limits. Set up baby gates or pens and close appropriate doors to keep your pet from getting into (or out of) places that you don’t want them to.

#GO: Now that you’ve got your new pet checklist ready and ticked, you can be confident that your pup will thrive in your loving, pet-friendly environment. It is just the right time go Hug your bundle of joy and welcome your dear pet home.

While you are building wonderful memories and moments with your dear pet, We @EASZO Petcare are here with you and your little four-legged munchkin throughout your pet parenting journey, thriving to make it more comfortable, affordable, reliable and efficient one in all ways, because We Care for your Pet’s well-being.

 Happy Pet Parenting