Even pets can run into situations that can put their life at risk. But with a bit of effort, you can ensure that your furry friend will always be safe. We are sure you are very cautious about your pets outside safety; but what about inside your home, where pets are prone to accidents too. 

One way to ensure your pet's care while at home is by getting a pet medical insurance plan to cover the medical costs of unintentional nicks and bumps. Still, as a pet parent, you should always look for ways to prevent or avoid accidents before they happen. 

Kitchen

The kitchen is one of your home's most dangerous areas where you need to be extra vigilant as many things can put the life of your pet in danger.

Food dangers

First, you should be aware of foods that can cause illness in your pet and put their lives in danger. E.g., alcohol, xylitol (artificial sweetener), macadamia nuts can cause kidney and liver failure in dogs.

Make a list of these dangerous foods and share it with your family members or housemates to help keep your pets away from them and dispose of if necessary. 

Be prepared for any emergencies. Since we all know how sneaky the pets can be, make sure to get pet health insurance as a responsible pet owner.

Other dangers in the kitchen

Installing a gate or a door to keep your pets out of the kitchen will help you keep your pet from off-limit areas while cooking or when they are home alone. 

Also, get a garbage can with a lid to keep your dogs away from the trash as you throw out anything that may be dangerous for your pet’s health. Similarly, storage cabinets should be always be closed, and knives and utensils should be inside the drawer at all times.

Bathroom, Laundry Area, and Closets

The next areas on our list are the bathroom, laundry area, and closets, where the pet owners have reported several hazards. One way to keep your pets away from these areas is by keeping the door always shut. 

Usually, the pets run off to these areas when they get frightened of any noise or storm. So, make one of these areas pet-proof space; that way your pet has a safe place to go when they are feeling nervous or afraid.

Common hazards in these areas

Because they are curious, your pet may get into and ingest some everyday items such as cleaning supplies, fabric softeners, detergents, vitamins, medication, or other things found in these areas. This can make them sick and possibly poison them. 

Make sure these harmful items are stored away from the reach of your pet. Other materials can present choking hazards such as dental floss shoes, socks, and other fabric and might cause severe gastrointestinal problems. Make sure you are keeping them away. 

If your furry family member is alone for long periods of time, take pet insurance just in case something misfortunate happens. Also, make sure you are draining sinks, tubs before leaving the room. 

Keep the washer, and dryer's door always closed and put a child-safety lock on all the cabinets.

Bedroom

Some pet owners gladly welcome their pets into their bedrooms, where sometimes, unsuspecting chemicals are kept. For example, your beloved pet can ingest dangerous makeup items or medications or they might chew on clothes left out which might present a choking hazard. 

Make sure you are keeping things that may entice your pet out of reach.

Living room

The heart of any home poses a significant risk to your pets. Since your pets often spend most of their time in the living area, make sure it is pet-proofed. Some of the common accidents that your pets might run into are;

The heart of any home poses a significant risk to your pets. Since your pets often spend most of their time in the living area, make sure it is pet-proofed. Some of the common accidents that your pets might run into are:

- Accidents caused due to phone cords
- Electrical wires
- Heating or air vent
- House plants
- Some breakable items
- Fireplace
- Firestarter sticks and more.

Utility and outdoor areas

The garage, basement, porch, and backyard are places where many things are stored, including some equipment or chemicals. You should monitor your pet in these areas and make sure you are keeping everything away from their reach. 

Since no one can be 100% sure each time, it’s always good to go for the best pet insurance that covers everything, from the regular checkups to emergencies alike. 

Also, since you would love to leave your pet out for a little leg stretching, you must know certain plants are dangerous for pets. 

Make sure you are not growing any one of those. If you have a pool area, keep it covered or at best empty it when you are done swimming or the party is over. Never let your pets come into these areas unsupervised.

Wrapping up

We have pretty much covered all the areas and accidents in which your pet might get into. Just in case your pet still finds a way to get into these troubles, have an emergency kit and your emergency veterinary contact number ready. 

When your pet is in the care of a friend or relative, they should be aware about these potential hazards as well. Finally, always secure pet insurance to help you meet any medical expenses and ensure your pet's best care.