National dog day is Sunday, August 26, 2018!
National dog day is Sunday, August 26, 2018! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with some tips to help our valued customers make sure their pets stay safe from common electrical hazards. Your pets are part of your family, so naturally, you want to make sure they are safe and healthy! Here are some of our favorite pet safety tips!
(Electrical) Safety First!
- Hide wires and cords out of sight. You’ve heard the saying “out of sight, out of mind”, well, it definitely applies to electrical safety! Pets, especially young pets, have a tendency to chew things. What’s more fun to chew on than electrical cords, right? Keep appliance cords hidden behind the appliances themselves. Electronic cords can hide behind your entertainment center, just make sure there’s no way your pets can wiggle in there.
- If it’s not necessary, unplug it. Not only will this save energy, but when you leave pets alone in your home the plugged-in devices aren’t a safety risk. Wires can short with very little warning, so if you don’t need to leave something plugged in, just unplug it!
- When something is plugged in, make sure it’s all the way in the socket.
- Pet-proof any exposed cords with a bitter (and pet-safe!) substance to discourage chewing.
- If you’re using a space heater, turn it off when you leave the room. They can get very hot and burn curious little noses and paws!
- Have your wiring inspected regularly by a licensed electrician and remedy all issues immediately.
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