Make Your Home Comfortable and Safe For Your Cats
If you have decided to adopt a new kitten or adult cat, then you have probably already begun your preparations.
You've purchased food supplies, toys, and a litter box.
Now, it's time to go through your home and make it safe for your kitty.
Locate chewable items
Cats like to chew on things, and they usually resort to chewing just out of plain boredom.
1. Electrical cords can pose a danger. If your cat chews through a cord, she could be shocked or create a fire hazard in your home. You can buy plastic tubing at a home improvement store that fits around electrical cords. Plastic tubing will protect the cords, but your cat may continue to chew. For this reason, you should check the conditions of your cords often. Other options include simply hiding the cords or spraying them with a cat repellent. Cat repellents make the cords taste bad, and they can be found at many pet stores.
2. The cords hanging from your blinds can be a choking hazard to your kitty. If the cords are within reach of your fully-extended cat, then tie them up out of her reach.
Take care of plants
Kitten Survives Tangle With Lawnmower
Alexandria Times, VA - 14 hours ago
If cats are born with 9 lives then a tiny 2 month old buff tabby kitten named Joe is down to 8. This lucky little guy was brought into the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter recently after going a couple of rounds with an industrial lawnmower.
A good Samaritan found the tiny kitten near death, his little ears mangled and deep lacerations on his head. After treatment at a local animal hospital which resulted in reconstructive surgery and complete removal of his outer ears, the kitten was surrendered to the Shelter.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, which operates the shelter, accepted the badly injured kitten and placed him into their foster care program. Joe is recovering nicely from his traumatic ordeal. Despite his horrific injuries he is a sweet kitten who is now beginning to feel well enough to purr, play with toys and snuggle with his foster family.
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