How To Feline Proof Your Home

As much as we love the companionship of our felines, we must always ensure that our homes are a safe place for them. Even cats that spend most of their time indoors can be exposed to dangerous situations. Cleaning solutions such as disinfectants, drain cleaners, and detergents are among the many household chemicals which can poison your little feline. Therefore, put them in closed containers and locked cabinets where your cat can’t reach them. Medicines should also be kept away from the cat. Sharp objects such as knives and forks, paper clips, carpet tacks, and pins should be kept out of your cat’s reach. Children’s toys and small objects may attract a playful cat and become stuck in its mouth or swallowed.

According to studies as many as 5,000 house fires a year can be credited to felines as a result of them chewing electric cords. To prevent this try to keep electric wiring out of your cat’s sight and reach. If you live in an apartment, your cat may be vulnerable to “the high-rise syndrome.” If the windows are not securely fastened, a cat may fall from a window and suffer serious injuries. A cat should be in a carrier if it is allowed on an apartment balcony. Cars should never be left running inside a garage. This can also be lethal if the garage is ever used by the cat. Smoke alarms, carbon dioxide monitors, and regular maintenance of one’s fireplace are all things we can do to improve safety in the home for ourselves and our cats.