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Cat Safety At Home Means Preventing Common Hazards - A Safe Cat is a Happy Cat
Cat safety at home...it's very important to think ahead. Look around the house, and you may see some ways you can make things safer for your cat. There are a lot of horror stories out there about the trouble cats can get into. It's important to take steps to keep your cat safer at home by being aware of common hazards.
Cat safety is all about anticipating the nature of cats. They are naturally inquisitive, playful and nimble. As you know, if you're a cat owner, they can jump and leap. It's not unheard of for a cat to get on top of the refrigerator, for example. Here are some suggestions:Keep your dryer door shut. Cats have been hurt (and worse) because they climbed into a warm dryer, and without the owner being aware, the dryer was restarted with the cat inside. What a tragedy and a totally preventable accident!If you have a screen door, make sure that the latch works properly. This way you can be sure that your cat is indoors, and goes outside only under your supervision. Drapery cords are a choke and strangle hazard, so secure them so they are not dangling. Electric cords can also be a hazard. Some cats like to chew on electric cords (not good), and lamps can be knocked over causing a risk of fire if you are out of the house. Lamps and electric cords must be secure. Lightweight table lamps may not be safe for cat owners. You can tape cords securely to discourage your cat's interest. Unpluged cords can prevent electric shocks. Remove breakable things. Keep your precious valuables put away, and bring such things out for special occasions. Cover furniture with removable washable slipcovers or sheets. Most people like to minimize the amount of pet hair on the furniture...and it makes it easier for you to enjoy the time you spend with your cat. Be aware that many houseplants are poisonous. Common houseplants like philodendrons and lilies are toxic to cats and can kill them if consumed. Remove tablecloths, lightweight drapery scarves and other fabrics. Cats like to climb on and play with fabric. This can cause an avalanche of heavy objects to crash down on your cat. Falling candlesticks or vases can cause a tragic accident. Many cats play in the sink. Keep the garbage disposal opening covered. Also cover switches to such things as the garbage disposal. (Some people have trained cats to turn-on light switches...I'm not sure that's a good idea.) Eliminate throw rugs, toys and other chewable things that might be choked on if you were away. Bottom line: while some of this seems like common sense - it takes only a very small accident for your cat to get itself into a life-threatening emergency. Please don't chance it!
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