If you are a pet owner, then you may not be aware of some of the things you may be doing that can have a negative effect on your plumbing system and your septic tank. This article will educate you on things you should be aware of so being a pet owner doesn't affect the plumbing and septic system in your home.

Don't flush anything from the litter box down the toilet

When you clean anything out of the litter box, you want to make sure you throw it into the trash and don't flush it. Even if you think you scooped just feces and not litter, you are still taking a risk. You may accidentally get litter in the toilet, which is heavy and won't make its way through the system how you may hope. Also, cat feces can be much harder than human feces, and this can cause it to clog your toilet. The litter is also not going to be any good for the septic tank.

Put a screen in your drain if you are going to wash your pet in the sink or bathtub

If you plan on giving your pet a bath in the sink or bathtub, it's very important for you to put a drain screen in place before doing so. Otherwise, a lot of fur can go down the drain and end up leading to a clog that can be hard for you to free up, and it can be hard on the septic system.

Clean animal supplies with your hose

If you have animal supplies to clean that have bedding, fur, or other debris on them, then it's a much better idea for you to clean these things outside with your garden hose instead of cleaning them in your sink. One example of how these things can cause problems for you would be doing something like washing a hamster's tray in the sink. This can cause pieces of their shavings to go in the pipes and cause a clog that you will have to free up. Those shavings and other pet item related debris can also have an effect on your septic tank which can lead to issues down the line.

Conclusion

If you end up with a stubborn clog, then you should get a plumber out quickly before more problems arise. Also, if you start to see water backing up in your system or spot other possible problems with your septic tank, then make sure you get someone out right away before you end up dealing with a huge and expensive problem. Contact a septic tank service for additional information.