It is obvious that every future owner of a kitten wants to prepare the house so that it is safe for the future family member.
When you ask how to do this, we like to use the comparison that the cat is a bit like a little child. Although he has his own mind, he can sometimes unconsciously put himself in danger.
So what do we need to pay special attention to at home before our cat friend comes to live with us?
- Detergents. Spilled chemicals on the floor, water in a bucket of chemicals, water in the toilet bowl with air fresheners or domestos, very intensive use of air fresheners. All of this can cause poisoning in a cat. In this case, you should go to the vet immediately. If you suspect that your cat has poisoned with some detergent, DO NOT DELAY and go to the vet as soon as possible.
- Plants.
Many potted plants, very popular in our homes, are very poisonous to cats. Before a cat comes to live with us, carefully check each plant to see if it releases harmful substances for the cat or if the cat will not poison itself after eating it.
- Protection of windows and balconies.
Perhaps you think your cat is very smart. It certainly is. Cats are intelligent creatures, but you must remember that they often act instinctively and can simply jump out of a balcony or window or hang on a tilted window because they see a bird, a fly or a bee. Protection of windows and balconies is an absolute requirement if you want to have a cat at home.
- sharp tools left on the table top, plastic bags and plastic bags, candles, an unsecured pot of water.
All these elements pose a risk to the cat. if you leave the knife on the edge of the table top, the cat may knock it off with a paw and injure itself. Plastic bags can cause suffocation. If a kitten who plays with them becomes unfortunate, a short time is enough for the lack of oxygen to cause fainting and suffocation of the kitten. If you are cooking or lighting candles, do not leave your cat alone in this room, it may burn with hot water or catch fire from a candle or burner.
- cat collar NO! Register in the database Your cat has a CHIP.
Perhaps it seems like a good idea in case your cat goes missing. You must know that a lot of cats die in agony every year, hanging on fences, trees, etc., on collars. Remember that every pedigree cat has an ID chip implanted and this is the safest way to find a kitten in the event of a disappearance. Register it in the internet database right after you buy it and bring it home. Don't put a collar on him.
- do not leave the cat in the car in the heat.
On a hot day, with the windows closed, the air temperature inside a parked car rises to 60 ° C after just 40 minutes! The cat will die after a long while.
- washing machine, drying rack, oven and other places that the cat may enter unnoticed.
Remember to always check if the cat has not hidden there before turning on the device, because a tragedy may occur. Kittens like to hide in strange, small places, unaware of the danger that awaits them. If you have a fireplace or stove, before lighting it, check that the cat has not hidden in it or entered the chimney outlet!
Dear ones, our kittens are not aware of most of the dangers. It is our role to take care of them. Some of the dangers are listed above, but the best way is for each of us to go into our own home, look around and think about what could be a danger to the cat.
If you and your family are waiting for a kitten from the breeding farm, try to find in the house in the form of a family puzzle elements that could endanger the cat or situations that should be avoided. If you have children, it will also build their sense of responsibility towards the animal and a sense of respect for it.
The safety of our pet depends on us.
