[header] How to prevent your pets from accidentally starting a house fire [title] Keep your pet away from open flames. [step] This is the biggest and most obvious thing you can do to reduce the likelihood that your pet will accidentally cause a fire. Cats often accidentally knock over candles with their tails.
[header] How to prevent your pets from accidentally starting a house fire [title] Keep your pet away from open flames. [step] This is the biggest and most obvious thing you can do to reduce the likelihood that your pet will accidentally cause a fire. Cats often accidentally knock over candles with their tails.
[substeps] There's really no need to keep your pet near any open flames. When your pet fires up or disrupts the flow of fire, keep them nearby. Making sure to keep your pet away from any open flame source, even if it's from a firebox, can be a successful safety precaution. [title] Wear gloves when handling fire and fire-related materials. Pets also don't react well to smoke and fumes. [substeps] When your pet goes near a gas stove, do not fire it up. Large dogs might lean against stove knobs and turn up the heat. If you're cooking on the range or using candles, make sure your pet stays away.