There are other elements to deal with when raising an indoor pet. The constant smell of litter boxes, pet pee, pet care, among many others, are all things you must mentally and physically prepare for.
Food storage is vital because most pet food will go bad if not properly kept. All these can be overwhelming if you have never had a pet before. So, let us help you with six hacks that simplify pet care for beginner and veteran pet owners.
Hide the litter box
If you own a feline, you know that they are clean creatures. They love to do their business in regulated areas, like a litter box. However, you will still be seeing their bodily waste, which smells too!
Instead of leaving the litter box in plain sight, you can put it in a small cabinet, laundry hamper, and other suitable out-of-sight places in the home.
Get a mess-fighting mat
Our pets entertain us amply, and there is no doubt about that. But they do not know how to clean up after themselves – they are our responsibility.
The cage area may be a discouraging sight if you have a pet bird. Bird droppings do not have the greatest smell or give off the best sight. So, instead of allowing it to keep accumulating underneath the cage, you can get a mess-fighting mat.
Proper kibble storage
One of the most challenging aspects of raising furry buddies is storing their food. Most brands make nutritious but dry and crunchy dog food, which you must preserve to maintain the freshness and keep it from going bad.
We recommend getting a large plastic pitcher. There are plastic organizers that cost less than $20 and will last a long time.
Create a carpet odor cleaner
House training a pet is not without its challenges. You may have to occasionally clean pee from your carpet for the first few months. Animals also have an odor that quickly seeps into plush rugs.
You can create a carpet odor cleaner at home. Spritz some on the carpet while you vacuum it – it results in freshness and odor control.
An in-built food bowl
Feeding time is a messy experience when you have a dog. Most pet bowls slide everywhere, causing water and food to spill all over the floor. You can control this mess by carving out two sizable holes in a drawer that you no longer use.
Ensure it is not too high for your pet to reach.
A customized pet bed
Your dog or cat is likely going to enjoy spending some time with you in your bed. In many cases, they may try to sleep there too. If you are a die-hard pet lover, you may not resist this temptation.
But again, sleeping with a pet can cramp anyone’s style. That is why you should build a pet bed instead. It can rest at the foot of your bed so that you and your animal friend can have ample sleeping space.