While your pets add so much enjoyment to your life, they can also do a number on your home’s plumbing system, from clogged drains to damaged pipes. Protecting your plumbing from dogs and cats will spare you costly repairs, so here are a few pet-related issues you can prevent. 

How Can Your Pet Affect Your Home Plumbing System?

1. Clogged Drains

Keeping your pet’s coat clean and healthy requires occasional bathing. If you bathe pets in the bathtub, clogs are likely to form from accumulated clumps of fur. Bathe your pet outside when the weather permits, or install a hair trap in the drain. The simple device will also prevent clogged drains caused by human hair, which can be just as damaging. 

2. Toilet Issues

If you have a cat, you may be tempted to flush their kitty litter. However, even kitty litter advertised as flushable can still cause toilet clogs, especially when you make a habit of flushing it. Dump used kitty litter in the trash instead of the toilet to prevent clogs. 

3. Damage to Pipes

When a dog digs around in your backyard, they might find and damage underground pipes. Deter your dog from digging with a combination of commands and positive reinforcement. Also, learn the location of underground plumbing so you can erect barriers in those areas to keep a stubborn dog away. 

Pets may also damage pipes within the home by chewing on them. Block off exposed pipes in basements by boxing them in or obstructing them with furniture. Keep the cabinets under kitchen and bathroom sinks closed at all times. 

If you run into pet-related plumbing issues, seek help from Colorado River Plumbing Incorporated in Needles, CA. Since 2003, people throughout the Tri-State area have trusted these licensed, bonded, and insured professionals to handle inspections, repairs, and installations. Visit the website for the complete list of services, or call (760) 326-2626 to schedule an appointment.