It’s no secret that homes are getting smaller. Property developers are under ever-increasing pressure to get more out of the land they buy, and cities are getting more packed all the time.
This makes it difficult for a lot of people to find a home that is large enough for their family, especially when there is a large pet in the mix.
To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the steps that can be taken to make living in this sort of situation easier, giving you the chance to give your pet the life they deserve.
Outdoor Exercise
One of the biggest problems with having a large pet inside a small home is the energy that they have. Much like a small child, your pets will need to have an outlet for the energy they store, or else they will start to use it in ways that don’t work for your small space.
The great outdoors provides loads of opportunities for pet exercise, with animals like dogs and cats enjoying walks and time in areas like parks. Of course, though, you have to make sure that they can exercise enough when you do this.
Multi-Levelled Furniture
Floorspace isn’t really important to your pets, with animals like cats loving the chance to take their adventures to new levels. Multi-leveled furniture can be a great tool when you’re trying to give your pets more space, offering the opportunity to climb and explore areas that aren’t as boring as the ground.
This can make it easier to stop your pets from climbing onto furniture that you don’t want them to.
Seperate Spaces
People often find that they can’t escape their pets when they live in a small place. While you love these animals, it can be hard to get things done with a large dog or cat running around.
Companies like My Pet Cages offer a great way to solve this problem, giving your animal a separate space that they can use when they aren’t allowed out and about. Options like this shouldn’t be used on a 24-hour basis but can be great when you need some space.
Food & Diet
The food your pet eats can make a big difference when it comes to the impact they have on your living space. Feeding a dog high-energy food late in the evening will usually result in far too much excitement while giving your pet food that causes wind can force you to live with an unbearable smell.
It’s always worth experimenting with the food you give your pets when you notice issues like these, as this can often be the easiest way to solve them.
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to take on the challenge of sharing a small home with a large pet.
This can be a challenge, and a lot of people find themselves struggling to cope when they don’t put the right time into it. Of course, though, this work is worth it for your pet.
These are great tips. Dogs need exercise and they have so much energy to play!
I always wanted to adopt big pets. I adore how big they are, but not really sure to take care of them. These tips are really helpful. Will remember this tips!
Multi-leveled furniture is such a great tip! My cats especially love to climb.
We have 3 big cats, and they really like hiding so we had to accommodate them at home – putting some cabinets for them to hide in. Great points here!
Thanks for sharing this I don’t have dog. I am planning to get one. We have a small home.
We have dogs in my hometown and I agree, those things should be considered.
All the large pets I have had thought they were lap dogs. Never understood their lack of ability to judge their size! Ha!
I love dogs but I always prefer smaller dogs cuz our house will always be small. ?
We have a small space and we just had two puppies. This article is such a good help.
Our large dog is definitely much happier in the bigger home we’re in now with a fenced in yard. She loves having all the room to run around!
I always thought that for a pet you need a lot of space and at least a little backyard. But here you convinced me that it’s possible to have a pet in a small place if you good organizer!
These are really great tips considering if you have a large pet to take care to. Thanks for sharing.
These are good things to consider if you have a large pet and a small home. I know many dogs thrive in apartments because they go on frequent walks and visit the dog park.
I live in a smaller home, and found these tips really helpful.
These are really helpful ideas and information to be fed. Thanks for spreading! These are a great help and I will surely apply it
We used to live in a 2 bedroom apartment but now that we live in a single family home it is much easier for us and our pets! Especially our big dog.
These are great tips. Where we live shouldn’t stop our love for our furry friends and pets. That’s why outdoor exercise is so important.
This would be tricky. I wouldn’t like it at all, hence why we only have cats and guinea pigs 😉 My husband would love a german Shepard but I keep saying nope.
Bigger dogs do need a bigger space to live in and to be comfortable. I do have two small dogs and a house so they are suited well to our lifestyle.