Pets provide us with companionship and solace. They are our friends on lonely nights as well as happy days. But keeping a pet comes with a lot of responsibility. They need constant care and attention. Their medications and diet need extra money too. But most importantly, they need to be protected from the dangers lurking around in your home. Yes, there are plenty of them around you.
Here are 6 hidden dangers in the home for your pets
Primary Dangers:
1. Prescription Drugs
Most of us have medications lying around in our houses. They may be for a fever you caught up with last weekend or for a headache you developed due to excessive screen time. But these medications should be kept out of the reach of your pets. Even a pill as simple as Paracetamol may prove fatal. Organize your prescription drugs to keep your pet safe.
2. Electromagnetic wave dangers
Electromagnetic (EMF) waves are the waves that are generated by the chargeable devices at our homes. These include tablets, laptops, smartphones, battery banks etc. For pets, exposure to EMF may cause problems with the digestive system, behavior, sleep and even fertility. The waves can damage tissues and organs and affect the vitamin levels in the body. In rare cases, the pet may even be prone to cancer. So, it is always better to focus on preventive measures, by using tools like EMF protection for pets or rearranging things to minimize EMF waves exposure.
3. Poisonous Plants
Most of us like to have plants in and around our homes. But we are often misinformed about the toxicity of our plants. It is always better to get the plants checked beforehand for animal safety. Pets often eat outdoor weeds and grass. It should be checked as well. All the plants that may be harmful or fatal for your pet must be avoided at all costs. You do not want to trade one good thing for another.
Other Dangers
1. Hidden Rodents
Most pets like Cats like to hunt rodents and mice. But unfortunately, these rodents may contain dangerous Bacteria that may harm your pet. In some cases, the infections can travel from your pet to you. And these rodents are often found in places that are hard to reach for us. So, it is always better to get your home treated by experts and professionals. There are various pest control packages available in the market. It is advisable to use the one that suits your needs and pocket the best.
2. Tiny Toys
If you have kids in your house, chances are that you will also have a lot of toys. These days, toys have turned so complex that they have microscopic attachments. These attachments, if ingested, may prove fatal to your pet. Pets often confuse these tiny attachments as their food. This may lead to choking as well as irreversible damage to their internal organs. It is always advisable to keep the toys away from the reach of your pet. Be safe, lock them in the almirah away from your lovely pet.
3. Human Food
Some foods are only suitable for human consumption. Cheese and chocolate are very harmful to most the pets. It is very important to keep a track of the diet of your pet and provide them with the best nutrition. The food items that may harm them, must be avoided at all costs.
Now Over to You…
What do you think the most worrisome danger from the lists above? Please share with our readers!
