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While cats are known to be independent, we still need to do our parts as pet parents to make sure their living space is safe and free of danger. Here are a few safety tips to make sure you have a safe environment for you and your kitty to live together.
This is one of the most common mistakes made by new cat parents. Most of us would pick our cat food bowl based on the looks of it, but depth is the most important thing to take into consideration. If the bowl is too deep, your cat will have trouble reaching the bottom of the bowl and each time kitty tries to reach in, her sensitive whiskers will rub against the sides of the bowl causing whisker fatigue. Whisker fatigue is uncomfortable and causes cats to stop eating, leaving leftover food behind that can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Be sure to choose a whisker-friendly bowl that is wide and shallow like this FuzzYard Sushi Delight Easy Feeder Cat Bowls so that it's easy for your cat to reach every morsel.
You wash your dishes every day and you should treat your kitty’s food bowls with as much care. Even kitty’s water bowls are best washed daily because they can be a breeding ground for bacteria. If your cat is on a raw food diet, consider giving her a clean bowl after each use.
Kitty’s bowls can be easily hand-washed with a dishwashing sponge, soap, and water. The sponge should be used for this purpose only. Do not use the sponge for cleaning other bowls or kitchen utensils to avoid cross-contamination. Let the cat bowls air dry before the next feeding.
Cats indeed have amazing night vision. They can see very well in low light but that doesn’t necessarily mean they can see in total darkness. Cats aren’t 100% nocturnal. They’re crepuscular and they are most active at dawn and dusk. Even though they can capture and use 50% more available light than people, you shouldn’t leave your cat in total darkness. Always have some source of light in the room. This is also a good idea because it will stop you from tripping over your cat in the middle of the night!
It is a common misconception that cats should be given milk regularly as a treat. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant, and they have trouble digesting lactose, the sugar in cow’s milk. Too much cow’s milk can do them more harm than good. Cats can suffer from stomach upset from drinking milk. Not only is milk not healthy for cats—they’re better off without it. If you are trying to get your kitty to drink more liquid, bone broth like The Grateful Pet Bone Broth For Dogs & Cats is a healthier option. Otherwise, if milk is your preferred choice, choose lactose-reduced milk made for cats like this Kit Cat 100% Natural Milk (Adult & Senior).
Lots of cleaning products can be toxic to cats, so make sure heavy-duty cleaning chemicals are locked well out of kitty’s reach. Also, never use bleach or industrial-strength cleaners to clean the kitty’s litter box. Not only can they irritate your cat, but the potent smells can put them off entering the box. Hot soapy water is all you need to clean the litter box and be sure to use a soap that is not heavily scented. Cats are very sensitive to smells. To eliminate the litter box odour, use the Simple Solution Cat Litter Box Odor Eliminator For Cats. This odour eliminator spray helps to break down stuck-on urine and faeces, eliminating odours to ensure litter box acceptance. It’s safe to use around children and pets when used as directed.
If your cat eliminates outside the litter box, the best way to clean up the mess is to use the Urine Off Odor & Stain Remover For Cats (Veterinarian Strength). Never use bleach to clean cat urine, because the cat pee contains a lot of ammonia, which when mixed with chlorine bleach creates a toxic gas that is very harmful to humans. Not to mention that the chemical bleach itself can be toxic to our pets.
Just like dogs, some cats love to chew, and if they chew through an electrical cord this could start a fire or hurt your cat. Purchase covers for your cords and hides them inside the covers. Make sure they are properly concealed and are not within reach of your kitty. Check your curtain’s pull cord to ensure they are not in a loop. If necessary, cut it so there are two strings instead of a loop. A curious cat playing with the pull cord may inadvertently get it caught around her neck.
The smells of leftover food and titbits in the garbage can pique your cat's interest, and some of these food items can be hazardous to your kitty. Things like chicken bones, grapes or onions are dangerous to cats. To prevent your kitty from rummaging through your trash, fit the trash can with a lid. If necessary, get a bin strap to lock the lid in place. Step-on trash cans are excellent choices as the lids cannot be easily opened or removed. Do choose a sturdy bin, so your cat won’t be able to knock it over and get into the garbage.
Cats are huge fans of warm and cosy hiding places, including hiding inside household appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers. Any small pet could potentially climb inside these appliances when you’re distracted and that could be lethal. To avoid putting your cats in danger, check if she’s inside the washing machine before turning it on, and make sure the doors are always closed to stop them from hopping in. The danger is real. A small kitten may wander into an open washing machine or tumble dryer only to have their human shut the door on them without realising it.
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