6 Dog and Cat Housekeeping Mistakes

Becker says.

You don’t clean your pet’s drinking fountain.

If you use a fountain to give your pet water, you should take it completely apart and clean it with dish soap monthly, Dr. Becker says. That’s because while water runs in the fountain, there’s also standing water and that can create a residue. “You’ll get kind of a pond scum in there,” he says. Once you’ve cleaned the fountain, it’s ideal to let it air dry in the sun.

You don’t clean crates or carriers weekly.

A clean carrier or crate is more pleasant for your dog or cat, and it’s also less likely to harbor parasites or contribute to odors. Clean your pet’s crates and carriers once a week with warm, soapy water. Padded portions can be cleaned in the washing