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Pet-Proof Your Home: Safety Checklist for New Owners
Room-by-room pet-proofing: remove hazards, secure cords and trash, and keep toxic foods/plants out of reach—indoors and outdoors.
Dr. Jenifer
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Pet-Proof Your Home: Safety Checklist for New Owners
New pet arriving? Do a quick hazard sweep with this checklist.
Living Room
- Hide cords; secure wobbly furniture
- Remove toxic plants (lilies, pothos, aloe)
Kitchen
- Lock trash; store cleaners
- Keep chocolate, grapes, onions out of reach
Bedroom
- Pick up small swallowable items
- Block gaps under beds
Bathroom
- Close toilet lids
- Lock meds/cosmetics
Outdoor
- Check fences for gaps
- Avoid toxic garden plants/pesticides
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pet safety
home checklist
pet-proofing
About Dr. Jenifer
Dr. Jenifer is a licensed veterinarian with 15+ years of experience in small-animal preventive care.
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