Pet Proof Window Blinds

How to get your windows save for pets.

What can happen?

Cat and pets are active and curious. They want to know what is going on outside, or maybe they heard something and want to check that all is safe. In addition they also need some sun bathing behind your spring loaded window shades. So they need to be pet proof blinds.

So what can happen when our pets get themselves access to a view outside?

Cat proofing apartment can be difficult as cats that want to access the window might try to go through the slats and then get trapped there. Even if they do not get trapped it will destroy your shutters and other none cat proof blinds.

While being trapped between the slats can be dangerous it can be even more dangerous being tangled by the blinds cord when you are not using spring loaded window shades. This could also be dangerous for kids.

Not so important as to avoid any harm to your pets but still important is to make sure your blinds will not easily destroyed. This means the fabric should be flat so it does not attract dogs to chew on it as wooden shutters might do. However the fabric needs to be strong enough to withstand scratches from cats. And then there is the pet hair problem.

Last but not least is to decide how much light should be filtered. We recommend to cover the whole window so dogs will not get to see you mailman directly but still use a dog proof window treatments fabric that lets sun through so they can enjoy some sun bathing as well.

What do I need to look for in pet proof blinds?

Considering all these information, what do we need to consider then when we want to shop pet proof blinds? More accurately what do I need to consider for cat proof blinds and what to consider for dog proof window treatments? See below list:

Cat Proof Blinds

• Window treatments without any slates are perfect for cat proofing apartment, as cat like to sit on the window sill and play with anything. Shutters might bend, so window treatments with a straight surface like roller shades are suitable.
• Same reason, different area. Go cordless as cats might play with the cord and bite through it over time.
• Avoid blinds that come with a box installation like top down bottom up shades. Keep the window sill accessible for sunbathing.

Dog Proof Blinds

• Cordless shades can make sure your dog won’t bite, pull the cord or even strangle himself, thus making them perfect dog proof window treatments.
• Blackout shades will make sure your dog does not get a glimpse of your neighbors walking by and while seeing them trying to protect you from and possible intruder. We know that this can get loud at times.
• Smart shades might help to get your dog access to sun at times that are suitable. These puppy proof blinds give your dog access to sun and block out views at times you need it quiet.

Which blinds are animal friendly?

In conclusion there are two kind of pet proof window blinds covering most of theses issues. The first one being no drill light filtering roller shades and zebra blinds. Both of these spring loaded window shades offer a flat surface. A cat can easily go behind while still blocking the whole window to not distract your dog. However most of our cordless spring loaded window shades options work well for pet proofing apartments as well.

 

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