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Our furry
friends are cute and a joy to have around the home; at least, until they ruin a
new sofa, or the carpet. Most cats and canines are well-behaved animals, if you
have trained them properly that is, but there is always a risk that they could
damage your expensive piece of furniture.
If you have a
disobedient dog or a cheeky cat that is constantly ruining your furniture with
their teeth and claws, you can take action. And we don’t mean by getting rid of
them.
How can you
pet-proof your furniture? Here are 4 top tips:
- Do your
curtains drag to the floor?
This can be
done by tying them up or by not leaving them dragging on the carpet. Cats love
to lunge for dangling and swinging objects, so strings and objects like cords
are easy targets. Tuck the cords away if you can. As long as the cat can leave
the house at any time and gain access to a litter tray and water, there will be
plenty of other activities for them to explore.
- Are they left
alone for long periods of time?
You can avoid
any nasty surprises by letting them out as often as possible. It should be a
known fact that pets require regular daily walks. When he or she takes a toilet
break outside, reward them for doing so. If your male dog is spraying on your
sofa often, ask a vet about the pet’s possible anxiety issues and what can be
done.
Try not to
leave your pet in the house for long periods by themselves. They can get bored
and look to your new sofa as entertainment.
- Is your furniture
getting chewed by your furry companions?
Puppies tend
to chew the most and can continue far into their adult lives. Leave them some
toys to chew on, and some chew sticks- the herbal sticks are very nice choices.
Your dog will chew on those for a while.
If you catch
your pet in the act, just clap your hands. They usually stop chewing and
eventually stop chewing altogether. Alternatively, you can buy special sprays
that are supposed to put pets off from chewing, by the taste and smell.
- What is the
furniture’s material?
Choose a
material that is pet-proof. Leather is ideal as it doesn’t attract fur and it
is really easy to clean. Avoid rough woven fabric as your pet’s claws can
easily get tangled and it will completely ruin your sofa.
Check your
pet’s nails as they may need trimming as a preventive measure.What is more,
choose a sofa that sits directly on the floor. This will prevent any of the
legs getting chewed.
You can also
purchase furniture cover sheets that you can place over the sofa and dining
table when you leave the house, to protect it from any damage.
Don’t let
your pooch or moggy rule the roost. Pet-proof your furniture today to save your
pennies, retain its appearance and make it last longer.
Bio: The
article was written by AHF, the leading regional furniture and carpet chain in
the UK. Visit the website today for multiple savings and don’t forget to check
out the AHF Spring Collection.
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