Petproofing for Kittens

Have you recently adopted a new kitten? Congratulations! Baby cats are almost impossibly cute. Little Fluffy is bound to keep you smiling over the next few months. However, you will need to take steps to keep your frisky ball of fur safe. As your feline pal is learning how to use those claws and teeth, she’ll want to practice her lion skills on, well, everything. This can be quite dangerous! A Lasalle County, IL lists some kitten safety hazards you’ll want to address in this article.

Ropes And Cords

Cats often cannot resist anything with strings or cords. This is quite dangerous, as your fuzzy little friend can easily get tangled up. She could also choke on these items if she tries to eat them. Keep things like drape cords and other ropy/stringy items out of paws’ reach. You’ll also want to put string toys away after kitty playtime is over.

Plastics

Many cats are for some reason drawn to the taste and/or texture of plastics. You definitely don’t want your feline friend choking on a wrapper, or getting stuck inside a plastic bag! 

Small/Sharp Objects

Anything small or sharp is a definite no. This includes things like thumb tacks, safety pins, craft kit pieces, jewelry, beads, buttons, and small toys. Keep these things well out of reach of those tiny paws!

Appliances

Little Fluffy will want to investigate absolutely everything about her new kingdom. That sense of adventure can lead your pint-sized panther into serious trouble! Keep major appliances, such as toilets and dryers, closed when you aren’t using them.

Holes

Kittens can fit into some pretty small spaces. Make sure that your ducts and windows close securely, and block off small holes behind and beneath furniture and cabinets.

Toxins

Pesticides, household cleaning products, paint, drain openers, glue, lawn/garden chemicals, and automotive products are just a few of the things that are toxic to our furry friends. Little Fluffy can ingest these dangerous toxins just by walking through a puddle and then licking her paws.

Plants

Many popular plants are poisonous to our feline overlords. Make sure to only keep pet-safe plants within your tiny furball’s reach. You can find a full list at the ASPCA website here.

As your Lasalle County, IL animal clinic, we love meeting new kittens and helping them grow into happy, healthy adults. Please contact us anytime!