First Coast Pet

Dog lovers that have allergies will find that adding a few accessories to their home can make caring for the pet and your allergies much easier. Here is a partial list of some accessories you may need.

Give your pet his or her own bed. If you suffer from allergies, the last thing you are going to need is to have your pet sleep in your bed. The dander and hair that they leave behind is a sure way to set your allergies off. Choose a bed that is sized to your pet. While you may not need a extra large dog bed for a toy breed, choose the bed that is the correct size and your pet is more likely to sleep in their own bed and stay out of your bed. Choose a dog bed with a washable cover in order to keep your home fresh smelling.

Pet owners will also need a vacuum cleaner to pick up dander and hair. One good choice is the Dyson upright vacuum cleaner called the animal. It is made with pets in mind and has attachments for cleaning pet hair off of furniture as well as carpets and bare floors. Be sure that the vacuum you chose has adequate filtration so that the hair and dander is not released back into the air of your home.

Many pets sleep in the laundry room. If this room does not have a vent that is attached to your home’s central heating unit, you may need to use a Delonghi space heater to warm that room so that your pet sleeps in comfort on those long cold winter nights. Set the heater to low and place it out of the pets reach. Am added bonus is that the heater will help to prevent freezing of pipes in the laundry.

If you plan to bathe your pet at home in the bathtub, a hand held shower attachment is very handy. The hand held shower is very effective at rinsing the shampoo from your pet’s hair. It also lets you use warm water for the pet’s bath. Warm water is much more effective at removing smells from the pet.

Pets also need their own food and water dishes. There are lots of inexpensive plastic dishes, but many tend to be tipped over very easily.

Ceramic dishes are heavier than plastic and less likely to tip.

Stainless steel dishes are long lasting and dishwasher safe. In addition, they are resistant to breaking.

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