Hello, dog and cat lovers!
How are you all spending the New Year?
Going out with your dog or cat!
Lounging around together!
Playing sports together!
And so on, let's make lots of memories with our pets this year! ♪
Today, we'll be talking about living with dogs and cats.
Do you live with pets?
Or are you planning to live with one?
In any case, if you're reading this article, you're probably interested in "living with pets"!
So, this time, I'd like to write an article about "Living with Pets! The Basics of Living Together."
Let's start with the home!
Are there many properties where you can live with a pet? Or are there few?
First of all, housing is essential for living with pets.
If you live with your parents, in a house, or in a place where pets are not an issue, you meet the criteria!
However, if you live alone or are about to move, you'll need to find a place that allows pets...
When searching for a pet-friendly property, you often encounter difficulties, such as rent being 40% higher, high security deposits and key money, or a lack of available properties.
Even after looking at various websites and opinions, many people seem to have trouble finding a property.
However, pet-friendly properties seem to be limited in urban areas such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, and there seems to be a fierce competition for contracts for the few remaining properties. Therefore, by searching for properties far from urban areas, you can find a home where you can live with your pet at a surprisingly low price. ♪
- Completely review the pet section of the contract
- Avoid new construction if possible
- Check the flooring material
In addition to the three points above, consider other points to consider when looking for a home with pets!
Finding a good property can be difficult, but it's a good idea to research it from various angles. ♪
Once you've decided on a property, focus on safety!
The next important thing is safety.
Safety is the most important thing when living with your beloved pet.
Set some rules to reduce the chances of your pet getting into danger!
Even if your home is comfortable for people, be aware that there are potential dangers for pets. The first step to living safely with your pet is to be aware of this!
According to SUMMO
"The best way to ensure safety is to restrict pet access to areas where accidents are likely. Before moving in, check the design of areas where accidents are likely to occur, such as the entrance, kitchen, and bathroom, and see if there are any measures you can take to restrict access. This is the key to avoiding regrets after moving in," says Kanamaki.
Even if your home doesn't have special equipment or specifications for dogs and cats, it's perfectly possible to take measures such as using commercially available safety fences and outlet covers. Below is a list of dangerous areas to check before moving in. Please use this as a reference to ensure your home is safe for your dog or cat.
As mentioned above, it seems like it's important to train your pet in advance to know the areas they can move around in. ♪
The following are dangerous areas to check before moving in!
- Entrance
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Stairs
- Balcony
- Garden
There are also other dangerous plants. Please check them out!
Pothos, ivy, strelitzia, poinsettia, spathiphyllum, dieffenbachia, calla lilies, jasmine, lily of the valley, tulips, crocuses, daffodils, hydrangeas, red spider lilies, cyclamen, etc.
Surprisingly, these are flowers that we often decorate in our daily lives.
I hope you'll take this opportunity to remember these things so you don't make any mistakes!
Let's reduce each other's stress♪
Stress management is an essential part of living with pets.
Understanding when your pet feels stressed and how to release it will help you live a stress-free life as a pet owner!
As pet lifespans continue to increase, it's important to take measures to protect your pet as it ages.
According to SUMMO
"As dogs and cats get older, they start to trip over even the smallest steps, have difficulty hearing, cry at night, and have accidents with their toilets," says Kanamaki.
Suddenly changing your pet's location or making major changes or renovations just because your pet is getting older can be very stressful for them. When checking your floor plan, be sure to keep your pet's age in mind.
He says, Given the current aging population for both humans and pets, small improvements rather than major changes are necessary to reduce stress for both parties. ♪
Let's take a look at ways to reduce stress for dogs and cats!
First, to live stress-free with your dog, it's important to create a dedicated space in the area where the family gathers. Dogs have a gregarious nature and want to be close to their family at all times. It's best to create a dedicated space in or near the living room.
Also, because they are sensitive to noise,
- Near an entrance/exit
- Near a window
- Near a neighbor's house
- Near a wall bordering the road
Are not suitable for dog-only spaces.
It's also important to give your dog a private space where he can escape from time to time. Even though they prefer to be with their families, make sure to provide a space where they can safely escape to when you're away from home, when there's outside noise like thunder, or when they're scolded!
Next up, cats!
Cats, by nature, can avoid stress by allowing them to move around in three dimensions. In recent years, keeping them indoors has become common to prevent nuisance behavior for neighbors and to prevent infectious diseases like feline AIDS.
Since cats can't go outside, providing them with enough space to exercise indoors can help reduce stress!
The ideal number of rooms is at least "the number of cats + 1 room"!
It might be a good idea to provide dedicated interior decor and athletic equipment!
Finally
Thank you for reading!
Today's topic was pets, specifically dogs and cats.
I hope this article helps you and your pets live stress-free lives! See you next time! ♪
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