Pet Security and Home Security

All of us know the importance of home security.  We either have a security alarm system installed, or perhaps have developed an elaborate system of working with our neighbors to ensure the area is kept safe and crime free.  But how often do you consider the security of your pets?  Pet security and home security go hand in hand, and it is important to look after the care of our furry friends.  Here are some great pet security tips.

In this article on home security for pets, the experts at homesecurity team, an authorized dealer of ADT home security, offer some practical advice for keeping your pets secure.  For instance, are you aware that there are special stickers you can place on the windows of rooms where your pets reside?  These will help emergency workers like fire fighters and police to identify areas where your pets can be rescued in the event of a fire or other emergency.  

You should also keep a quick travel and pet first aid kit ready to go in case you have a sudden incident with your pet and need to transport him quickly for medical assistance.  Having this emergency kit in a central location in the home ensures that you and your family all know where to go to grab it on the way out the door.

You should use refrigerator magnets and notes to list the telephone numbers of your veterinarian, the animal poison control center, and any emergency vets nearby who could help you after normal business hours.  Also of use would be a list of common “people foods” it is not okay to feed your pet, such as chocolate.  Chocolate can kill dogs, as can onions.  Being aware of those foods can save your pet’s life.

If you follow some simple guidelines, your pets will always be as safe as possbile.  Make sure you share this with your friends.