Kitten Care

A very important aspect of new kitten care is keeping your kitten safe from danger. There are many hazards around the home for little kittens. This article lists the most common and suggests ways you can minimize the risks to your kitten and keep her safe.

Washer and dryer:
If you leave the door open and there are clothes inside, there's a good chance that your kitten will be up and sleep. Always make sure your kitten is not inside these before using them.

Refrigerator and freezer:
Once you have used these, shut the door.

Cooktop and oven
Close the oven door when you're done with it. cover plates hot plate.

Raw meat:
Keep out of reach - it can give your kitten food poisoning.

Garbage:
Put all garbage in a sealed container that your kitten can not access.

Plants:
Many plants are toxic to cats. If you are unsure whether a plant is safe for your kitten if she eats it, put it out of his reach.

Potpourri:
The oils used to scent which can be toxic.

Open fires and candles:
Use a guard on the fire. Never leave a cat alone in a room with lit candles.

The son Electric:
If your kitten is a wire chewer, you'll need to put the son out of her reach or buy plastic covers for them.

Curtain Curtain and blind cords:
The kittens can be caught in these. Either remove them completely or tie them out of reach.

filled bathtubs and sinks:
Make sure your kitten does not have access to the room where the bathtub or sink is full.

Open toilet:
Try to take the habit of keeping the lid on the toilet when not in use.

Drugs:
Keep them in a cupboard that your kitten can not enter.

Small objects
Kittens can swallow small things like paper clips, rubber bands, staples and needles.

String, wool, fishing line and thread:
Kittens can swallow large quantities of these. For this reason, balls of wool or string and pom-poms are not good toys for cats.

Household chemicals:
Most cleaners etc. are highly toxic to cats and should be kept somewhere your kitten can not access.

Tobacco:
Tobacco, nicotine patches and nicotine gum are toxic to cats.

Lounge chairs, futons, folding beds, drawers:
If kittens be taken by this type of furniture is moved, they can get crushed. Make sure your kitten is not asleep somewhere she could get trapped before you use one of these.

Security is an important factor for new kitten care. It is fairly easy to keep your kitten safe as long as you anticipate potential dangers and take steps to prevent them. Put post it notes bright colors around your home is a good way to do it. Stick the notes on or near potential dangers - such as refrigerator, washing machine, oven, toilet and futon - and anywhere else it could be dangerous.