| In many ways it may be easier to baby proof | | | | the screen falls off, the cat could fall out the |
| your home than to cat proof it. After all, there | | | | window. Cats are very agile and have excellent |
| are many products on the market to help parents | | | | balance, but they can still fall if they weren't |
| keep their children safe. There are fewer places | | | | expecting to have to balance. This is particularly |
| to go for assistance when trying to make your | | | | true of windows on upper floors of homes of |
| home safe for your cat. | | | | apartment complexes. |
| Cats are great at getting into everything. Felines | | | | Check on your outlets and surge protectors. |
| can often deftly open the doors on cupboards, so | | | | Some cat toys have wire on them. Cats also find |
| it can be a wise precaution to add child safety | | | | the twisty ties that seal bread fascinating. If these |
| latches to the cupboards where household | | | | items are played with around outlets or surge |
| cleansers and other potentially toxic compounds | | | | protectors, the metal parts of these items can |
| are stored. This can also be helpful in the | | | | cause a short. This can be harmful to the cat as |
| bathroom if your cat has a habit of playing in the | | | | well as the surge protector or anything plugged |
| toilet paper that is stored under a sink. | | | | into the outlet! |
| Plants are another area where cats can get into | | | | Keep human foods covered. Cats love to check |
| trouble. Many common household plants can be | | | | out things. Most human food is fairly safe for cats |
| toxic to cats. Cats do love to chew on greenery | | | | but some items, like chocolate can be harmful. |
| so for the cat that loves to munch, consider | | | | Onions are another seemingly harmless item that |
| getting some safe plants, like kitty grass or catnip | | | | can cause health problems for your cat. Don't let |
| for them. Keep potentially off the floor and out of | | | | your cat taste things indiscriminately. While the |
| the cat's reach. Hanging pots make plants more | | | | food may not cause life threatening symptoms, it |
| difficult to get to but allow plant lovers to enjoy | | | | can easily cause some uncomfortable and smelly |
| greenery. Before bringing any plant into the | | | | side effects. |
| household, check to see if it is toxic if ingested. | | | | When we adopt a pet we are taking responsibility |
| This can prevent unnecessary heartache later. | | | | for their life. Make sure to keep your cat as safe |
| Check to be sure your screens are fastened | | | | as possible! |
| securely. If a cat is leaning against a screen and | | | | |