According to Eurispes, 39.5% of Italians have an animal, especially dogs (48.8%) and cats (29.6%). During the last year, thanks to the complex situation and the lockdown, many have learned the advantages of a four-legged friend at home, capable of bringing serenity even in difficult moments.
To make their life better at home, it is important to furnish the rooms in a certain way, avoiding dangers or disturbing elements for them. Here are some valuable tips to make our home pet friendly but easy to clean and keep tidy.
Pay attention to the floor
Choosing the right floor material is essential: it must be easy to clean, resistant, non-slippery and capable of camouflaging any marks.
So no a carpet, parquet is marble, yes resin, porcelain stoneware or concrete. In areas frequented by animals, avoid carpets, which could be a dangerous obstacle as well as a receptacle for dirt.
Colors and scents: the senses of animals are not the same as those of humans
Visual perception of animals is very different from ours. For example, cats cannot see well when there is too much light, so in the case of large windows, use curtains that dampen the sun’s rays. Also they are annoyed by too bright shades, so if we have to choose the colors of the relatives, no pop or strong colors, the more subdued ones are better.
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The scent can disorient the animals if not even make them nervous: as for the detergents to clean them, even for the home we choose candles or diffusers (no sprays) from natural fragrances, such as citrus fruits, which cover animal-like odors and relax human and non-human.
Spaces: dogs and cats have different needs
It is said that the dog suffers from apartment life and that the garden is necessary: in reality, he loves sharing with his master more than anything else, therefore space is important but it is more important with those who are shared. Long walks together will compensate for domestic life. The important thing is not to leave him alone or locked in a room for too many hours: if we have special needs, given for example by work, we create a place dedicated exclusively to him with his games. Also, you can leave the on rather slow classical music or in any case with frequencies designed specifically for canine hearing, which will relax it and make it less difficult for the owner to wait.
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THE cats instead they have a greater need to hunt and explore: above all they love to climb and reach high points from which to observe their territory. The ideal is to buy or build special structures or structure your shelves so that the cat can climb on them and get to the top. If you already have them at home, know that they will be used very soon by the animal: better to secure them.
Where to put the doghouse and the food bowl
THE cats they love to hide but most of all they love boxes. Creating a closed kennel is ideal: he will elect it to bed at night and maybe a place to get his nails done (leaving our sofa alone), so putting a scratching post nearby can be a good idea. If placed on top of a piece of furniture or a closet, the doghouse will surely be appreciated. It is then essential that it is in a point away from food and noise sources such as refrigerator or washing machine, which could make the cat nervous and make it difficult for him to sleep, which will look for another place.
For what concern dog, the kennel must be warm and soft, even better if with a blanket. The animal needs the contact with the master, but if you do not want him to sleep in the room, it is better to choose a sheltered corner and not in a passage area. Perfect to create a couple of kennels for the house.
Photo Pexels | Samson Katt
Also for the dining area, the tranquility is essential: each bowl, in the case of several animals, must be well separated, even better if isolated. For cats, it must be located absolutely away from the litter box. For their well-being then, install a water fountain, perhaps on the balcony: they need to drink a lot and the water left in the bowl for many hours could refuse it.
According to Eurispes, 39.5% of Italians have an animal, especially dogs (48.8%) and cats (29.6%). During the last year, thanks to the complex situation and the lockdown, many have learned the advantages of a four-legged friend at home, capable of bringing serenity even in difficult moments.
To make their life better at home, it is important to furnish the rooms in a certain way, avoiding dangers or disturbing elements for them. Here are some valuable tips to make our home pet friendly but easy to clean and keep tidy.
Pay attention to the floor
Choosing the right floor material is essential: it must be easy to clean, resistant, non-slippery and capable of camouflaging any marks.
So no a carpet, parquet is marble, yes resin, porcelain stoneware or concrete. In areas frequented by animals, avoid carpets, which could be a dangerous obstacle as well as a receptacle for dirt.
Colors and scents: the senses of animals are not the same as those of humans
Visual perception of animals is very different from ours. For example, cats cannot see well when there is too much light, so in the case of large windows, use curtains that dampen the sun’s rays. Also they are annoyed by too bright shades, so if we have to choose the colors of the relatives, no pop or strong colors, the more subdued ones are better.
Photo Pexels | Anastasia Shuraeva
The scent can disorient the animals if not even make them nervous: as for the detergents to clean them, even for the home we choose candles or diffusers (no sprays) from natural fragrances, such as citrus fruits, which cover animal-like odors and relax human and non-human.
Spaces: dogs and cats have different needs
It is said that the dog suffers from apartment life and that the garden is necessary: in reality, he loves sharing with his master more than anything else, therefore space is important but it is more important with those who are shared. Long walks together will compensate for domestic life. The important thing is not to leave him alone or locked in a room for too many hours: if we have special needs, given for example by work, we create a place dedicated exclusively to him with his games. Also, you can leave the on rather slow classical music or in any case with frequencies designed specifically for canine hearing, which will relax it and make it less difficult for the owner to wait.
Photo Pexels | Cottonbro
THE cats instead they have a greater need to hunt and explore: above all they love to climb and reach high points from which to observe their territory. The ideal is to buy or build special structures or structure your shelves so that the cat can climb on them and get to the top. If you already have them at home, know that they will be used very soon by the animal: better to secure them.
Where to put the doghouse and the food bowl
THE cats they love to hide but most of all they love boxes. Creating a closed kennel is ideal: he will elect it to bed at night and maybe a place to get his nails done (leaving our sofa alone), so putting a scratching post nearby can be a good idea. If placed on top of a piece of furniture or a closet, the doghouse will surely be appreciated. It is then essential that it is in a point away from food and noise sources such as refrigerator or washing machine, which could make the cat nervous and make it difficult for him to sleep, which will look for another place.
For what concern dog, the kennel must be warm and soft, even better if with a blanket. The animal needs the contact with the master, but if you do not want him to sleep in the room, it is better to choose a sheltered corner and not in a passage area. Perfect to create a couple of kennels for the house.
Photo Pexels | Samson Katt
Also for the dining area, the tranquility is essential: each bowl, in the case of several animals, must be well separated, even better if isolated. For cats, it must be located absolutely away from the litter box. For their well-being then, install a water fountain, perhaps on the balcony: they need to drink a lot and the water left in the bowl for many hours could refuse it.
