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 Household Dangers for Cats

Pet Proofing your Home

Just as parents child proof their home, so should pet owners pet proof theirs. Four-legged members of the family like infants and small children are naturally curious and love to explore their environment with their paws, claws and mouths. However, they cannot know what is dangerous and what is not. Therefore, it is up to you to make your home a safe haven. The following tips can help ensure that your pet enjoys a long, happy and accident-free life in your care.

All around the house

• Screen windows to guard against falls.
• Do not let young pets out on balconies, upper porches or high decks.
• Many house plants, including dieffenbachia, elephant ear, spider plants and more are poisonous if eaten. Remove them or put them out of reach in hanging baskets.
• Puppies & kittens love to chew when they’re teething, so unplug, remove or cover electrical cords.
• Do not leave a room where a fire is lit or a space heater is being used unattended.
• Plastic bags may be fun to play with, but they can suffocate.
• If your pet can put something in their mouths, they most likely will. Do not leave small, sharp, easily swallowed objects lying around.