How pet-proof is your home or apartment? If you were aware of how dangerous the average living space can be for animals, you might consider making more of an effort to safe-guard your home. There are several hidden dangers in residences that go unseen everyday. Don’t wait until it is too late to protect your pet.
Uncommon as it may sound, there are incidences where cats have jumped into clothes dryers, birds have flown into a ceiling fan, and dogs have swallowed a pile of wires. These tragic events have happened all too often in households around the world.
Studies show that pet owners spend an average of $18 billion on veterinary care for their animals. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has reported that claims have increase over the last few years.
A majority of families are aware of the “common” hazards that can be found in a home. These precautions mostly deal with closing doors of unoccupied rooms, being mindful of poisonous plants and foods, and putting away cleaning and insect supplies. Pet owners should also take into consideration the less familiar hazards to avoid.
According to VPI and claims data, the most household threats are:
Food and Poison – a majority of cats and dogs tend to ingest a variety of toxic items including chocolate, pieces of toys, human mediations, and insecticides.
Electric Shock – Chewing on electrical cords is very common. Pet owners should hide these cords (especially during the holidays) so they are not within reach.
Lacerations and Bruising – These can result from fights with other dogs to jumping off beds.
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Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
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