Prevent Poisoning Your Cat
June 11th 2010 13:58
Because pets are like children, it's important to be able to keep them safe and healthy. They get into everything, and most of the time don't realize what they're getting into is really bad for them.
Cats are curious by nature, which means they are prone to getting into trouble, whether that's digging in a flower pot, going through the kitchen pantry, or playing in the bathroom cleaners.
When you have a pet, especially one such as a curious kitten, you want to make sure that you hazard proof your home. You want to be aware of what poisons you have and what may harm your cat if he, or she, so happens to get into them.
* Fertilizers
* Heavy metals
* Household cleaners
* Human medications
* Human foods
* Pet medications
* Plants
* Rodent poisons
You should also be careful of certain flea and tick collars, shampoos, and topical ointments. Some of the flea collars are dosed pretty high, such as Hartz products, which can be quite strong.
When preparing for a new pet, you want to make sure that you child-proof your home. Block off the cabinets that keep your cleaning chemicals, put away fertilizers, and avoid toxic plants. When you think that you have your detergents and cleaners out of the way, think again; remember cats, unlike dogs, will climb and jump all over shelves and cases, which means they can get into things that aren't necessarily on the floor.
Cats are like children and they can get into everything. It's up to you to keep toxins away, but accidents happen. If you think that your cat has gotten into something hazardous, you want to call poison control, and go to your nearest open vet or emergency vet.
Common Poisons for Cats
Cats are curious by nature, which means they are prone to getting into trouble, whether that's digging in a flower pot, going through the kitchen pantry, or playing in the bathroom cleaners.
When you have a pet, especially one such as a curious kitten, you want to make sure that you hazard proof your home. You want to be aware of what poisons you have and what may harm your cat if he, or she, so happens to get into them.
* Fertilizers
* Heavy metals
* Household cleaners
* Human medications
* Human foods
* Pet medications
* Plants
* Rodent poisons
You should also be careful of certain flea and tick collars, shampoos, and topical ointments. Some of the flea collars are dosed pretty high, such as Hartz products, which can be quite strong.
When preparing for a new pet, you want to make sure that you child-proof your home. Block off the cabinets that keep your cleaning chemicals, put away fertilizers, and avoid toxic plants. When you think that you have your detergents and cleaners out of the way, think again; remember cats, unlike dogs, will climb and jump all over shelves and cases, which means they can get into things that aren't necessarily on the floor.
Cats are like children and they can get into everything. It's up to you to keep toxins away, but accidents happen. If you think that your cat has gotten into something hazardous, you want to call poison control, and go to your nearest open vet or emergency vet.
Common Poisons for Cats
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