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How to Create a Fur-Friendly Home

How to Create a Fur-Friendly Home
A living space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing requires some creativity, especially if you have four-legged family members, but with some thought it can be done. Consider these tips:
 
Petproof your home. Keep electrical cords, medicines, and cleaners out of reach, trash cans covered, gate off “no-go” areas, and put childproof latches on cabinets.

Choose scratch and stain-resistant flooring such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile. Avoid carpets, which can trap odours and are prone to stains. As for rugs, choose options that are washable, or are forgiving of stains and pet hair.

For storing pet paraphernalia like toys and grooming supplies, think stylish bins or baskets, or an ottoman with storage.  For cats, you can hang a sisal scratch pad cover over the arm of a sofa for a stylish option.

Seamlessly incorporate pet furniture into your décor. Think litter boxes hidden with custom cabinetry or a room divider, a bench with a pet bed underneath, or a pull-out kitchen drawer for pet dishes. Pet furniture that mimics regular furniture, like a mini sofa is also an option. 

As for your furniture, opt for machine-washable slipcovers or fabrics resistant to stains, fur, and odours like leather, velvet, microfiber, and canvas. Protect fabrics with spray-on stain guard.  

Finally, wherever you like to sit in your home, the resident fur babies probably do too, so include throw blankets for them, or place their pet bed nearby.
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