Prep Your Home For A Pet
Bringing home our fur babies is probably the best day of our lives and we would like it to be stress-free and perfect. Bringing a new life back to your home is a big decision and being a guardian you need to be prepared to cater to all the needs and requirements to nurture your fur baby. Your pet being in a new environment will be nervous and excited and it is your job to make your fur baby feel comfortable and at home. Contingencies cannot be predicted accurately but there are several steps that you can follow to prepare yourself and your home adequately before you bring your pet back home.
Cleaning and pet-proofing your house should be the first step in prepping your home. Pets have a different constitution than humans and therefore several things around the house might antagonize and endanger your pets. A thorough inspection of your entire house is essential to weed out any potential hazards and also gives you adequate time to secure your valuables before they fall prey to your pet’s curiosity.
Remove or replace any plants around your house that might be harmful to your pets, install trash cans outside your pet’s reach or opt for one which is tightly secured. Cleaning solutions and other noxious substances should also be kept out of your pet’s reach. Electronic appliances and wires should be kept out of sight and wires should be hidden in raceways.
After clearing out your house you need to establish a well-defined area in your house for your pet. all pets go through an adjustment period where they might cry out just like human babies. Having an enclosed area for them to familiarize themselves with helps your pet in adjusting to their new surroundings.
Stocking up on supplies like feed, medicines, utensils and toys should be the next thing you should check out before you bring your pet back home. Collars, name tags, leashes, potty bags among other things should already be present in your homes before you bring your pet back. Once your pet is home it will hardly be time for you to make runs to the store to buy these essential commodities.
Pick your veterinarian and fix appointments in advance to prepare for contingencies and to get your pet all their shots. Your vet would be the best person to guide you further!
Keeping all these points in mind when bringing your pet home will not only make the transition easier for your fur baby but also for you. Pets are the highlight of our lives and covering these broad topics will surely make your home a suitable environment for your pet.
Source & References
https://www.petcoach.co/article/8-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-new-pet/
https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-new-pet/