A CAT-PROOFED HOME
IS A CAT-SAFE HOME
A cat-proofed home is a cat-safe home whether your new pet
is a newborn kitten or a fully- grown cat. Before that first front paw crosses
your threshold for the first time, your home must be a health zone, not a
hazard zone. Be especially attentive to the sensibilities of former “outside”
cats, who may never have walked on wooden floors, carpets or tiles, or been
exposed to so many unfamiliar sights before.
Begin the process of cat-proofing by walking through your home,
room by room, searching for things a kitten or cat might climb, knock over or
pull down, and either secure, remove or store them. Keep all trashcans behind
closed and latched doors and wastebaskets (covered if possible) out of sight.
Ensure that all heating/air vents have covers. Snap specially designed plastic
caps over electrical outlets. Tie electrical cords together and tuck them out
of reach.
Install childproof latches to keep inquisitive paws from
prying open cabinet doors in kitchens and bathrooms, and ALWAYS keep toilet
lids down. In bedrooms, keep all medications, lotions and cosmetics off
accessible surfaces such as bedside tables. Store collections – from buttons
and coins to marbles and potpourri – on high shelves, and keep breakables on
low surfaces to a minimum.
Most chemicals are hazardous to kittens and cats and should
be replaced if possible with non-toxic products. A partial list includes:
antifreeze, bleach, drain cleaner, household cleaners and detergents, glue,
nail polish and polish remover, paint, varnish and sealants, pesticides and rat
poison.
Many indoor plants, however pretty, can prove poisonous to kittens
and cats that are, by nature, explorers, climbers and lickers. A partial list
of these plants includes: amaryllis, azaleas and rhododendrons, chrysanthemum,
cyclamen, kalanchoe, lilies, oleander, peace lily, pothos, Sago palm, tulip and
narcissus bulbs, and yew.
Seemingly harmless “people” food can often be lethal for kittens
and cats. These include alcoholic beverages, bones from fish or poultry, canned
“people” tuna, chocolate, grapes and raisins, liver (in large amounts),
macadamia nuts, milk, mushrooms, onions and garlic, potato, rhubarb and tomato
leaves and stems, raw eggs and fish, and yeast dough.
Although prevention is the key to your new pet’s wellbeing,
accidents can and do happen. The truly protective pet parents are prepared pet
parents and know to keep a list of vital numbers handy:
- Veterinarian
- 24-hour veterinary
emergency clinic
- ASPCA Poison Control:
888-426-4435
- Pet Poison Help Line:
800-213-6680
Hopefully, these are numbers you’ll never use. And as long
as you remain vigilant, both you and your new, best furry friend can rest,
assured.
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We now have a cafepress store where you can buy blind cat rescue products.
Casey says come visit the cafepress store we have lots of great gift ideas!
Cora enjoying herself!
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Yoshi lovin' life with his toy!
Now available in Blue, Purple, Red, Green and Black!
Skittles love his pet fusion!
Coming Soon!!!!
We will start taking preorders for calendars around the middle of November and shipping on the 1st of December. They make great Christmas gifts and what a great way to start the new year with one!
Greta sitting on her Christmas blanket!
Don't forget we have our annual Christmas tree decorating fundraiser! It makes a great gift for someone who has everything!
Poppy and Jellybean waiting on the Christmas blanket for their turn on the wheel!
Do you walk or run? The Droid app is finally ready. If you pick Blind Cat Rescue as your charity, every time you walk/run they will donate to the cats!
Peanut on the wheel!
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