When cat proofing your home keep your cleaning supplies and chemicals locked up or well out of reach. Keep all of your prescription drugs locked up. Never give your cat any kind of medication without consulting your veterinarian first.
In addition to the obvious poisons such as anti-freeze or cleaning supplies there are other food items in your kitchen that can make your cat sick. Chocolate, coffee grounds, and onions are all toxic to cats; never leave these food items unattended around your cat.
Mothballs, detergent, potpourri, fabric softener sheets, batteries, coins, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages should all be kept away from your cat and especially from young kittens. If you have children in your home be careful with toys that present choking hazards for a young kitten. Play dough is one such item you need to keep away from your new kitten.
Automotive products such as gasoline, oil, and antifreeze should be kept far out of your pet’s reach. Keep lawn chemicals such as fertilizer, insecticide, and herbicides secured as well. When you use these chemicals on your home, including paint, make sure there is proper ventilation and your cats are kept away.
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meow to all cat lovers…
two things to add to possible
hazards to our loved ones.
always be on the look out for any
types of string, no matter the length.
it is a kitties favorite thing to eat.
string /yarn, etc. should never be a toy. it wraps around intestines and other things in the digestive tract and cuts it off. fatal to kitties!!!!!
when cleaning floors with any detergent,dont let kitty walk on it until it is dry. he will lick wet paws and thus the cleaning stuff off and swallow it. please keep them safe!