House Cats. Cat-proof your home and prevent possible hazards. Identify dangerous common household items and substances a cat could ingest with deadly consequences!

These days,almost every cat organization, breeder, or guide will tell you to keep your cat as an indoor pet only.

Indeed, the outside world is often hostile toward cats. But equally though, there are many dangers for curious cats within the household.

House Cat Care

Cat-proof your home:

Cats are naturally inquisitive creatures. While your home may not seem all that dangerous, plants, products, appliances, and furnishings found in the home can harm a cat.

Cat proof you're home, by making sure there are no possible hazards such as open windows or toxic substances, and try to keep exposed electrical cords to a minimum.

Common household items toxic to cats include antihistamines,antiseptics, aspirin, bleach, chocolate, cleaning products,disinfectants, insecticides, laxatives,lighter fluid, nail polish/ remover, perfume, sleeping pills, solvents and stain removers.

Although you cannot prevent all accidents, common sense and a careful check of your home can help you avoid some of them.

• convulsions
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• pale gums / tongue
• swollen tongue
• refusal of food
• continual vomiting

If your cat is displaying any one or combination of these symptoms it is possible it has ingested a toxic household item.

This is dangerous and medical attention should be sought immediately.