Have you thought about how the plumbing in your home can be affected from your pet and vice versa? We know it’s an interesting concept to consider. Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). To ensure you can keep your home plumbing system in excellent shape while also enjoying the companionship of your pets, we have gathered a few interesting tips that you should take into consideration:
1. Use Drain Stoppers and Strainers during Pet’s Bath Time
If you’re planning on giving your pet a bath, we highly recommend using a stopper or strainer to block animal hair from entering the drain. This is especially important for dog owners since dog hair tends to be thicker than most other household pets. To keep the pipes and drains protected from shedding pet hair, it’s important to employ a drain stopper or drain strainer to capture it. By protecting your drains during bath time you’re preventing drain clogs. Reduce the risk of a slow-moving drain by following this tip.
2. Close the Toilet Lid
If you’re a pet owner then you know when a pet becomes thirsty, they will often drink whatever they find access to, including the toilet water. This is dangerous and unhealthy for the pet since often the toilets contain residues of toilet cleaners that can harm your pet. The pet’s hairs can also shed into the toilet and cause a clog. The best thing to do is to keep the toilet lid closed and place water bowls for your pets in easy to access locations throughout your home and property. Also, cat litter doesn’t belong down the toilet even if the packaging claims it’s “flushable”.
3. Wrap Pipes and Cover Drains
There’s no guarantee a teething puppy or kitten won’t chew on an exposed pipe. They could get hurt or cause a major plumbing problem. Wrap pipes in a chew-resistant material or, if possible, hide them entirely so local plumbers aren’t needed for repairs. Always keep into consideration that a young animal that sticks its paw in a drain can be seriously injured. If they’re small enough, they could even fall in and get trapped inside the drain. That is why a cover is so important. Drain covers are easy to purchase and prevent the dangers of pets getting into open drains.
4. Cover All Open Floor Drains
Purchasing a home with an unfinished basement is an excellent way to reduce your monthly payments. But, please beware of the danger zones for your pet, especially the open floor drains. They can be very dangerous if you own a small pet. You don’t want your miniature pinsetter or baby kitten to fall down the drainpipe. The best way to ensure their safety is to cover open floor drains.
5. Pressure Balancing Valves in faucets and Shower heads
By installing pressure balancing valves, in your shower and sinks you will reduce the risk of scalding your pets during bath time.
6. Ensure the Pet does not Dig Up the Backyard
Water and sewer lines normally lay as shallow as 18 inches deep. Monitoring where and how deep your dog digs will keep your water line safe and your dog dry. An exposed pipe may look like the perfect chew toy to them. But a hole in your water line will disable your household efficiency.
If your beloved family pet has already caused a plumbing problem, don’t worry and just call us. No matter how stubborn the clog or bad the burst, we have just what you need to fix it.
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