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your cat pet to enjoy time with you, she must always be in good health. Like
you, if the pets are feeling pain they are unable to feel the mood of having
fun!
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Pet
proofing your home
Just as parents ‘childproof’
their home, so should pet owners ‘petproof’ 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. But they can’t know what is dangerous and what is not...
so it’s 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
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Screen windows to guard against falls. |
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Don’t let young pets out on balconies, upper porches or
high decks. |
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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. |
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Kittens love to chew when they’re teething, so unplug, remove
or cover electrical cords. |
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Don’t leave a room where a fire is lit or a space heater
is being used unattended. |
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Plastic bags may be fun to play with, but they can suffocate. |
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If your pet can put something in his mouth, he probably
will. Don’t leave small, sharp, easily swallowed objects lying
around. |
In the garage
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Cats enjoy naps near a warm engine so, before you drive
off, honk your horn and make sure your pet is not under or
near the car. |
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Pets like the smell and taste of antifreeze and windshield
washer. Tightly cover their containers and wipe up any spills. |
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Paint, gasoline and other dangerous chemicals should be
stored out of reach. |
In the kitchen, laundry
room & bathroom
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Never leave burners or irons on unattended. |
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Dangerous household chemicals such as bleach and ammonia
should be stored out of your pet’s reach. |
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Close washer and dryer lids-your pet might climb in and
become trapped. |
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Keep toilet lids down - small pets can actually drown if
they fall in. |
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Medicines, shampoo, suntan lotions and other personal care
items can kill your pet. Make sure he can’t get hold of them. |
Out in the yard
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Some outdoor plants, like ivy and oleander, can be poisonous
to pets. |
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Keep pets away from lawns and gardens treated with chemicals. |
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Store garden tools and chemicals securely. Keep garden sheds
locked. |
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Cover swimming pools and hot tubs - your pet might fall
in and not be able to get out. |
Avoiding cat-astrophes
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Many objects used as cat toys - yarn, string, rubber bands,
aluminum foil - can be extremely harmful if swallowed. |
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Cats love to sleep in warm, dark places, so close drawers,
trunks and closets - your pet might suffocate if trapped. |
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A cat looks adorable with a ribbon tied around its neck...
but it could get caught and choke your pet. |
Home for
the holidays
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Tinsel and icicles, Christmas tree lights and glass ornaments
will be sure to tempt your pet’s curiosity - but all could
be lethal if chewed or swallowed. |
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Poinsettia, holly and mistletoe are poisonous to your pets. |
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