Unfortunately, even if you live in an urban area, there's always a risk that your dog or cat will encounter a wild animal. While contacting wildlife control is recommended if you notice evidence of a wild animal on your property, there are other steps you can take to keep your pet safe and secure, including the following.

How Can You Keep Your Pet Safe?

1. Keep Cats Inside

Cats love exploring the great outdoors, but it's much better for your pet to remain inside at all times. Along with cars and people, animals such as raccoons, snakes, and even coyotes can pose a threat to outdoor cats. Not only can an attack result in serious injury, but your cat may also acquire a deadly virus, such as rabies.

2. Put Your Dog on a Leash

If you regularly walk your dog in parks or wooded areas along trails, a leash is recommended at all times. Your pet may be innocently exploring an area, only to encounter an animal den and be attacked. It's also a good idea to carry mace with you if you commonly take your dog on walks in densely wooded areas where wild animals are likely to roam.

3. Bring Pet Food Inside

Wild animals may be attracted to your home if they detect food. For this reason, storing pet food outside or even feeding your pet outdoors can result in unwanted animals showing up in search of sustenance. Trash can also be an attractive source of food to a variety of animals, so make sure trash bags are secured in cans that can't be easily opened.

If you encounter an animal on your property and are concerned about the safety of your pets, schedule wildlife control. In Roswell, GA, Urban Wildlife Control performs safe and humane trapping for all sorts of critters, including foxes, raccoons, coyotes, beavers, and many others. This animal removal team is fully licensed and secured, and they also offer pest control to keep the interior of your home free of ants, bedbugs, and other annoyances. Call (678) 493-7194 today to schedule service, or visit their website to learn more about wildlife control.