The safety of pets starts at home since most serious pet injuries are not outdoors, but rather in places that they know well and the owners think that nothing will go wrong in those places. Pets always explore and their curiosity may result in them chewing, swallowing, jumping or crawling into dangerous places without comprehending hazards. Most accidents are silent ones, such as the poisoning by cleaning materials, the choking with tiny details, the burns with hot food, or the falls during balconies. Emergencies will be minimized when owners form safety habits, and pets would have more comfortable and stress-free lives.

One of the most frequently and hazardous issues is food-related risks. Pets tend to consume human foods, yet most of the human foods are toxic to animals. Small quantities of chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins and alcohol may lead to severe poisoning. Pets can access food which is left on tables or garbage cans without the attention of the owners. One of the habits of life-saving is to prevent the access to toxic food.

Another significant hidden threat is made by household chemicals. Pets are likely to suffer harm due to floor cleaners, bleach, disinfectants, pest sprays, and even air fresheners, when they inhale them or lick them or get them through their paws. Even clean homes should remain safe homes.

Electrical accidents are typical mostly in young pets such as puppies. Electric wires may cause severe burns, shock or death when chewed. The culture of safety awareness also explains that it is not necessary but rather a must to pet-proof. Prevention minimizes emergency cases as well as safeguarding property.

One of the common dangers in apartments and contemporary houses is falls and physical injuries as well. Small pets or pets with old age may be injured by balconies, open windows, stairs, and slippery floors. Safety awareness involves the use of balcony safety nets, blockage of dangerous climbing places, and use of floors that are not too slippery. The design of the house should be appropriate to the pets.

Cases of heat are not taken seriously by pet owners. Pets are not able to withstand high temperatures like humans do and the overheating may take place very fast, particularly in enclosed spaces that lack any airflow. Pets confined in parked vehicles or in rooms without ventilation may experience heat stress and end up dead. Safety awareness encompasses the provision of adequate air circulation, access to shade and constant water supply. Pets need to be provided with heat safety that ensures survival.

Another danger that is silent is choking and swallowing. Pets can swallow small objects such as rubber bands, coins, hair clips, children toys, threads, needles and plastic bits. Safety awareness involves use of pet safe toys that are not easily broken. Such habits eliminate emergency situations.

Finally, being a responsible owner of a pet at home is not a matter of fear. There is no need to panic on the owners, but they should learn that pets do not live like humans they taste everything with their mouths, move fast, and do not sense danger. The appropriate home environment lowers injuries, poisoning, stress, and emergency visits to the veterinarians. Pets are safe in freedom when their owners develop small safety practices. Healthy responsibility is good responsibility.