Cats
are much more sensitive to their atmosphere than dogs and people, so
we have to be careful and conscious of some basic safety problems.
While
we, our kids, or our dogs might suffer some discomfort from ingesting
certain harmful items, cats are more likely to die, because they lack
the liver enzymes that would process those chemicals from their
bodies. Furthermore, cats are a very curious bunch and are thus more
likely to find and get into certain items that the rest of us can
understand to leave alone. This has an extensive range of plants,
cleaning items, and some foods.
Moreover
to a higher sensitivity, cats are also experts at concealing any
discomfort, and we may not even observe they do not feel well until
is too delayed. It is important to their safety and health, then,
that we take precaution measures to avoid injuries and poisonings,
and to be attentive of their wellness to observe any changes that
might warrant a veterinary visit.
Here
are some tips that help to keep your cat safe at home:-
1.
Prevent access to any place you store yard chemicals, cleaning
supplies, insecticides, automotive products, and plumbing chemicals,
such as drain openers. These products are especially dangerous to
cats: traps and sprays, antifreeze, powdered cleaners, weed killers,
insecticide baits, and anything containing pine oil.
2.
Keep cats away from certain houseplants such as azalea, oleander, and
yew. Look for a harmful plant list for a complete list of risky
plants. If your cat is allowed outdoors, be certain to plant-proof
your garden as well and growing only those that do not risk to cats.
3.
Do not leave small items laying around. Think about toddler and you
will be able to secure your cats too. Cats are very curious and like
a small child can swallow things like buttons, coins, nails, string,
paper clips, screws, etc. Ingesting them usually needs urgent surgery
to eliminate them before fatal damage has been done.
4.
Read labels on the products of pet. Never give something to a cat
which is designed for a dog. They have different physiologies and do
not process things the same at all. Understand more information about
these from the news
about cats. An excellent example is a flea or tick products,
such as powders, collars or sprays. Dogs can handle the ingredient, a
synthetic insecticide, permethrin, but it can be fatal to cats.
5.
Limit your use of fragrant candles and tobacco smoking inside the
house. Some candles contain oils that can vaporize and then settle
onto the fur of your cat, where it will be licked off when they next
groom themselves. Nicotine is also oily which is contained in tobacco
smoke and settles onto their fur, to be licked off later. Nicotine is
obviously harmful, and some aromatherapy oilies as well,
specifically, lavender.
6.
Keep important contact numbers near the cell phone, in the situation
you need to contact one for an emergency. The list should consist of
your vet, the poison control center, and a buddy in the situation you
need help transporting your pet. If there is a need to hold your cat,
it is best to let someone else drive.
7.
Another tip among the several
cat safety tips is that if a product was not designed or
made for a cat, do not let yours eat it or play with it.
