关于宠物在家里和车里的安全提示
Here are ways to keep your dog, 猫, bird and more safe while you drive or are at home.
Your pets are a little like kids: You have to feed them, pick up after them and keep them safe. 当然, 给狗, 猫, 鸟和更多在你的家里和你的车里, 安全规则有点不同. Here are some good strategies to ensure their health.
宠物在家里的安全
- 检查你的植物. Some are toxic to animals; if you can't place them out of reach, ask friends or family if they'll take your greenery for you.
- 封闭所有食物. Hungry animals don't know the difference between human food and pet food, and they also may not be able to control themselves. 不要把食物放在台面上 关起门来.
- 消除任何窒息或进食的危险. This is especially important for animals such as dogs and 猫s that like to chew — on anything. You may find clothing, electronics and shoes present unwanted allure.
- 锁上危险的家用化学品. Curious pets may be able to open cabinet doors; use child-safe locks to prevent access.
- 你不在的时候把他们关起来. A crate or room that's separated by a gate may be a good solution to ensure your pet feels secure and can't destroy anything in your home, 太.
- 当你忙的时候要小心他们. That includes when you're cooking and cleaning up, or even just 玩ing.
- 在你的院子里建立宠物安全设施. Guard them from harm by fixing fences and keeping the lawn free of any obstacles or trash.
宠物在车内安全
- 把你的宠物和你分开. 开车时把宠物放在腿上是不行的; they're a distraction and at risk. Instead, consider a heavy-duty, in-car crate or barrier.
- 他们的安全. If you're in an accident, you want your animal to have protection. In addition, a restraint keeps them from running away. 考虑使用皮带或马具.
- 研究了. 在更长的公路旅行中, make sure you have plenty of pet-safe stops to let them out (on a leash) for bathroom and exercise breaks.
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宠物友好的修复内部和外部
For many of us, pets are full-fledged family members. 作为宠物的“父母”,"it is our responsibility to provide a home w在这里 they can live and 玩 safely — inside and out. Here are a few ways to make your home and yard as pet-friendly as possible.
当你做饭的时候 & 吃
- Use garbage cans with lids that close securely or lock, and keep the lids closed.
- 在下层柜门上安装儿童锁.
- Store 清洁用品 and chemicals on upper shelves.
- Be aware of foods that can be poisonous to animals: grapes, 葡萄干, 巧克力和咖啡渣, 等.
当你清理的时候
- 保持马桶盖关闭.
- 确保所有的药物, 清洁用品, 洗衣粉, 烘干机床单和其他化学药品是够不着的.
- 把锋利的物品，比如剃刀，放在高处.
- 关闭烘干机和洗衣机的门.
你住在哪里 & 玩
- 移动或盖住可能被咬断的电线.
- Pick up children's toys; small parts could be choking hazards, and batteries are toxic if 吃en.
- 把植物放在够不着的地方. Aloe vera, philodendron and others can be toxic to animals.
走出家门
- Store sharp 太ls, chemicals and fertilizers high up.
- Clean up spilled or leaked antifreeze; even small amounts are very toxic to animals.
- 拔掉电源插头，把电动工具收起来.
在你的院子里
- 检查和修理可能松动的栅栏板.
- Bury chicken wire to prevent pets from digging or escaping under fence boards.
- 如果你在院子里喷洒化学药品, 肥料或除草剂, look for pet-safe options and/or follow manufacturer's directions.
- Consider barriers around flower beds, vegetable gardens and open water areas such as swimming pools.
