Chihuahua Safety

Chihuahua safety, many people over look how dangerous their house really is. Chihuahua proofing your home consists of a few steps to get started and then some constant vigilance. Although it may look safe, your house could be full of dangers for your Chihuahua puppy.

Chihuahua Safety Tips

1. Survey your house to start your Chihuahua safety program. Look for possible dangerous areas. Over time many of use donÕt realize all the possible dangers there are because we see our house every day. Try to look around your house from a fresh perspective; one of a Chihuahua.

2. Look for small objects that are easily swollen. If a dog can get it in its mouth it can swallow it. All sorts of items have been pulled out the abdomen of dogs. From tennis balls, pantyhose, toys, strings, needles, etc. Keep your house picked up and neat.

3. In the bathroom keep the toilet lid down if you have chemicals in them.

4. Conceal electrical cords.

5. Put away string or sewing kits.

6. Wrap electrical cords in thick tape or aluminum foil.

7. Keep chemicals and household cleaners locked up or behind a closed cabinet doors. Chihuahuas can be very good at pawing open a cabinet door.

8. In the garage make sure all rodent bait traps are not reachable, antifreeze is locked up or properly sealed, and all chemicals are stored out of reach.

9. In the yard, again look out for lawn chemicals that are safe for pets to use on your lawn.

One of the greatest ways to save money on vet bills is to pet proof your house. To remove a foreign object for your dogÕs intestine could cost over $2000 dollars easily. If you are worried about potential vet bills start pet proofing your house.

Also keep emergency pet numbers on your refrigerator. The number for poison control, your veterinarian, etc.

If you have small children explain to them what the dog can and cannot play with. Also explain to them that sugarless gum and chocolate can be deadly for Chihuahuas.

By using some common sense you can Chihuahua proof your house. Make Chihuahua safety a priority.

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