How to Pet-Proof Your Home in One Afternoon

Walk room by room looking for hazards at nose height: chocolate, xylitol gum, onions, grapes, cleaning chemicals, and dangling cords.

Secure trash bins with lids, tuck loose wires, and move toxic houseplants out of reach. For cats, check high shelves and balcony gaps.

Create one quiet rest zone with a bed or crate. A safe base camp reduces stress while your pet explores the rest of the home.