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There's nothing quite like the love you get from your pets, but they can be quite a handful. They can easily wreak havoc in your home—chewing on shoes, ruining the carpet and even having an effect on your plumbing. Keeping in mind a few tips can help prevent any complications on your plumbing from your animal.

5 Plumbing Tips for Pet Owners

1. Drain Strainers are a Big Help

Fine pet hair can cause severe blockages to your drainage system. Prevent pet fur from getting in your drain by installing strainers. They're affordable, easy to install and make it easy to clean the accumulated fur by taking out the strainer and dumping it into the trash.

2. Don't Flush Litter

Add litter to the list of things you shouldn’t flush down your toilet. These products cannot be broken down in the drain and will cause it to clog or build up sludge inside your pipes.

3. Make Sure Toilet Lids are Always Closed

If your dog is thirsty, they might resort to drinking out of the toilet bowl. Not only is this unsanitary, but it could also even be fatal as your pets could drink chemical residue from toilet cleaners. Avoid a health crisis for your pet by ensuring lids are always closed and water bowls are kept full.

4. Protect Your Pipes and Your Pet's Teeth

Teething puppies and bored dogs have a tendency to chew on plastic pipes and other objects inside your home. This behavior is more likely to happen if they are locked inside a room while you are away. You can combat this problem by keeping them away from the plumbing in your absence, hiring a pet sitter, or training your pet.

5. Make Bath Time Safe

Your pets can get scalded or seriously hurt when there's a water heater malfunction while you're giving them a bath. Keep them safe during bath time by running the water from your faucet over your hand for a few seconds to test the temperature. If the water is too hot, adjust the pressure balancing valve on your heater or call a plumber to fix it if it’s not working properly.

 

Are you having drainage problems? Do the right thing by tapping the fully-licensed and -insured expertise of Do it Right Plumbing Sewer & Drain Services. The Minneapolis, MN, company can deal with broken pipes and any plumbing repairs 24/7. Check out their website or call (612) 388-8524 to talk to a licensed plumber.

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