How to Cat-Proof Your Home
A Practical Guide To Making Every Room Safer For Curious Cats. Cats are natural climbers, sniffers, chewers, and explorers. That curiosity is part of what makes them wonderful, but it also means an ordinary home can hide real risks. Cat-proofing is not about making your home bare or boring. It is about removing the most tempting hazards and giving your cat safer ways to explore. Start With the Obvious Hazards Walk through your home from your cat's point of view. Secure loose cords, tuck away string, ribbon, rubber bands, hair ties, sewing thread, and dental floss. These can be dangerous if swallowed. Keep medications, cleaning products, essential oils, insecticides, and small sharp objects behind closed doors or in latched cabinets. Make sure trash cans have secure lids, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Protect Windows, Balconies, and High Places Cats love height, but falls can happen fast. Check window screens, balcony railings, and ledges. Use sturdy screens, keep ...
