Safe Pets Make a Happy Home

Keeping pets safe from fire is an easy job. It just requires a little patience and thinking a step ahead of your furry pal. The following pet fire safety tips will help you prevent a pet-caused fire in your home.

-Make sure all electrical cords are out of their reach. Some pets will chew right through the wire coating which will expose them to possible shock and can create a fire hazard.

-Place plastic plug covers in all unused outlets to prevent pets from accidentally shocking themselves. If you have electrical outlets outdoors and your pets are outdoors cover those as well with weatherproof covers.

-Place lit candles out of the way from all pets. Make sure candles are put in an area where pets can’t jump up and knock them over. Don’t leave lit candles and pets alone together.

-Keep your pet’s water dishes away from electrical wires and outlets. Any splashing into or onto the wires or outlets may cause sparking which may lead to fire.

-It’s a good idea to keep pets out of the kitchen especially when cooking. Animals that jump on the counters run the risk of swiping their tails over lit stove burners.

Published: December 2, 2006 /Home Fire Safety

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