Part 2: Protecting your pet
If you own a cat, then designing the d?cor of your home will require taking several precautions in order to protect your pet from harm. Glass items should be avoided both because they are easy to shatter, and because fragments of glass can then become embedded in your cat's skin. Other items to avoid are those that have sharp edges, spikes, or that have small pieces which can break off and be swallowed.
You should also consider whether any object you bring into your home would be unhealthy if eaten by the feline. These items may include plants, flowers, and scented candles. Cats are fairly self-sufficient, as well as intelligent, however they are also curious, and you do not want to give them any easy method for hurting themselves.
Cats are fascinated by string, as part of their inherent instinct to kill snakes. This fascination may carry over to electrical wires. If you catch your cat attacking or playing with electric cords you should stop them immediately. This is a very dangerous problem that can not only result in the cat electrocuting themselves, but also in causing a fire. If your pet persists in this problem, one way to protect your wires is to wrap them in duct tape. This will make them harder to break through and less appetizing for a cat to chew on. There are also many natural sprays which have specially formulated smells that will cause a cat to avoid an area in which it is sprayed.
Curtain cords hold much the same fascination that electrical wires do, and they can also be a danger from strangulation. If you have rope that dangles too far from your curtain, the cat may attack it, causing it to tangle. If the cat becomes caught in the tangle itself, it can be very dangerous. Long hanging cords should be tied up out of the cats reach, or cut so that they do not dangle where a feline can reach them.
The level of caution you should use is based upon your individual cat. Monitor your pet and your home, and change your setting as necessary. Always use caution when bringing a new object into an area, and be certain you don't introduce anything which can be harmful to the cat. Mostly, just use common sense and try to remove any obvious hazards to where they can't be reached.
Joey Lewitin is one of the authors that adds helpful home decor resources to the site http://pebblez.com/information/home-decorating-idea.html
Alto Pass chicago limos ..Boxer dogs are an all around great breed, especially skilled... Read More
Still remember that very moment when you first laid your... Read More
Throughout the course of my life, I've encountered my own... Read More
Many parents know that the best way for children to... Read More
Dogs should be living to age 20 or more. That's... Read More
Puppy crate training is one of the most effective ways... Read More
Most parrot people are aware of some of the basic... Read More
Is A Boxer Right For You?Country of Origin: Germany ... Read More
A couple of years ago a Japanese electronics company came... Read More
So, you've got yourself a pregnant cat.Was it a stray... Read More
There are many of us who consider our pets as... Read More
Of all the aggressive behavior in dogs dog bites is... Read More
Training one dog can be hard enough, but two, now... Read More
"Westies" or West Highland White Terriers are furry coated dogs,... Read More
Boxer Dogs Information - What Are Boxer Dogs? Boxer dogs... Read More
If you're looking for an unusual, eye-catching pet, it's hard... Read More
One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to... Read More
Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential... Read More
Stroking your cat can be good for your health! It... Read More
The days are getting longer, and if you have a... Read More
If your life is so busy you literally only have... Read More
Just like when you bring home a new baby, you... Read More
Have you ever thought about what you need to do... Read More
The greatest fear of most pet owners is that there... Read More
Training your dog to "sit" is probably the first thing... Read More
Alto Pass cool limo .."Your cat has feline diabetes." If this is your vet's... Read More
Believe it or not boutiques for dogs are everywhere. Nowadays,... Read More
We all know how special interest groups can blow things... Read More
House rabbits are a perfect pet for many people, regardless... Read More
Herbology, basically, is the use of herbs in the treatment... Read More
Hamster breeding can sometimes be confusing for a hamster owner.... Read More
The greatest fear of most pet owners is that there... Read More
Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential... Read More
Purebred dogs of all breeds can be found in shelters,... Read More
Gone are the days of boring bird cages. Today's bird... Read More
Cats are becoming increasingly popular as pets these days, and... Read More
There is a lot of talk going on about what... Read More
Let's take a look at the different stages, but before... Read More
Is your dog one of those that pulls at his... Read More
Pug puppies make wonderful pets. Pugs are very affectionate and... Read More
When I carried him home, he was this tiny little... Read More
... Read More
It was the Saturday morning of August 20, 2004 and... Read More
Over the last 20 years, vaccinations have generally been started... Read More
Dog eye problems can occur at any time. You should... Read More
As overwhelming as picking out a pet bird can be,... Read More
Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs... Read More
A former coworker has a dog that had begun itching... Read More
Animal lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Undoubtedly if... Read More
The 10 Greatest Puppy Training Tips of All Time According... Read More
Pet |