{"id":5119,"date":"2017-02-17T11:05:14","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T16:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=5119"},"modified":"2017-02-17T11:06:19","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T16:06:19","slug":"is-your-apartment-pet-friendly-how-to-pet-proof-your-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/is-your-apartment-pet-friendly-how-to-pet-proof-your-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Apartment Pet Friendly? How To Pet Proof Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pets are one of the best things a person can have, but they are a fairly large commitment. While not as big a commitment as a child, there are still many things to consider when bringing a pet home for the first time. You’ll need to pet proof your apartment and ensure it’s safe for your new friend. Consider RentHop<\/a>‘s tips to help you acclimate your pet. If you’re about to move to a new unit, consider looking for a pet-friendly apartment<\/a> in New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Know The Costs<\/h2>\n

Before even getting a pet, know the costs of making your apartment pet friendly and the costs of owning that pet.<\/a> First of all, your apartment complex might have a pet-rent per month or charge a flat fee to have a pet in your apartment. These can vary a lot but are usually around $50 a month or so. Once you make the choice to have a pet in the apartment, you will likely need to spend some money to make your apartment pet friendly. Pee pads, gates, a crate, toys, pet cleaning products and more are all things that you will be required to purchase to make sure your apartment is ready for your furry friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Watch the Chemicals<\/h2>\n

Just like children and toddlers, pets are inquisitive by nature. They will search for new things and likely try and eat\/drink these new things. As a result, keeping all harmful chemicals safely locked away will prevent your dog from getting into it. Things like dishwasher liquid, bleach, floor cleaner and more are many different things we all have. If your pet gets a hold of these liquids and drinks a lot of it, they will more than likely die. Just by keeping these behind a cupboard or off the tables and ground, you could be saving your pet\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Keep Cords Out of Reach<\/b><\/h2>\n

Our homes are full of cords and cables lying around. Almost every electronic device in our homes is plugged into a wall with a cord. These cords are necessary, but can be very hazardous for pets. They will often chew through these cords which could not only cause them some serious damage, but they will also wreck your electronics. It\u2019s a good idea to either keep these cords hidden, or at least keep them out of reach for your pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Leave Plenty of Toys Around<\/h2>\n

Dogs and other pets love nothing more than to play. It is a good idea to have a large number of toys throughout the apartment so your pet will never be bored. If you don\u2019t have any toys for your dog, there is a good chance they will become mischievous as they look for things to play with instead. Oftentimes, this ends up being your shoes, couches, and other things that you would rather not have a dog be playing with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Arm Yourself With Cleaning Products<\/h2>\n

As you pet proof your apartment, consider all of the places your animal could make a mess. Whether your animal is brand new or used to your living space, accidents happen. When those accidents happen, you need to be prepared to take care of them right away. If your pet goes to the bathroom or vomits somewhere in your apartment, that is not something you want to let sit. Cleaners, carpet brushes, mops and more are all good things to have when your pet inevitably has an accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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