Pet Owners Plumbing Tips

Reduce the Amount of Pet Hair that Enters Drains and Pipes

Tip One: Use a Hair Catcher on Sink and Bathroom Drains

When our customers wash their dogs in sinks or bathtubs, a lot of hair goes down the drain, leading to a difficult clog because it has combined with shampoo and conditioner.

Hair catcher devices attach with suction cups to the surfaces of bathtubs and sinks above the drains to collect hair or fur to keep it from going inside the pipes.

While bathing an animal, pet owners may need to remove a collection of fur or hair from the hair catcher, but it is worth it to prevent a clog that requires professional removal.

Tip Two: Brush an Animal’s Coat Thoroughly before giving it a Bath

Before placing a furry or hairy pet into a bathtub or sink, give it a thorough brushing to remove as much loose hair and fur as possible.

Remember to brush all areas of the animal and to brush against the natural hair growth to remove as much debris as possible to avoid having a lot of dirt going into the drains where it can lead to problems.

Do Not Pour Cat Litter into Plumbing Fixtures

Tip Three: Place Cat Litter in Trash Bags

It might seem convenient to pour dirty cat litter into a toilet or down a bathroom sink, but the material will lead to clogs that are difficult for our plumbers to remove.

Remember that products designed for the absorption of pet waste may state that it is flushable inside your St. Michael's home’s toilet, but it better to remain cautious because the clumps of waste can create a clog. Make sure everyone in a family understands that cat litter is not disposable in plumbing fixtures to avoid an expensive repair.

Protect a Home’s Toilets from Damage

Tip Four: Keep Pet Toys and Animals Away from a Home’s Toilets

Teach your dog and cats to stay away from a home’s toilets to avoid damage to the handles or drains. Do not permit dogs and cats to drop toys such as balls into your St. Michael's home’s toilets or drink water from the toilet bowl.

Items dropped into a toilet can fall into the drainage system without a pet owner noticing and lead to blockages deep inside the plumbing system and sewer line.

Don't let your fluffy pup clog up your drain! If you need drain cleaning in your St. Michael, MN home call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C at (763) 497-2290 today!