So you plan to adopt a cat, right? If so, my sincere congratulations. You are going to share your life with one of the most adorable animals in the world. But you have to know that in addition to being beautiful, it is tremendously curious, especially if it is a kitten.
So much so that you can be convinced that you have saved everything that could cause a problem, and still get an unpleasant surprise. To avoid it, here are a series of tips to make the home safer for the cat.
Keep windows and doors closed
If your cat is not going to go out, it is very important to always have the windows and doors closed for your own safety. You have probably heard the myth that cats always land on their feet; well, this is NOT always true. The risk of fracture and even death if you fall from a floor - regardless of your height - is very high.
Have a safe balcony and / or patio
The cat loves to sunbathe, so if you have a balcony or patio you may feel like letting it out there. However, First of all you must make sure that it will not be able to jump or escape by putting metal mesh or net cloth.
Avoid having some plants
There are a number of plants that are toxic to him. If we consider that he is very curious and that he is going to explore everything in detail, there are some that you should avoid buying. The new options are the following:
- Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
- Eucalyptus (eucalyptus)
- Cycas revoluta (cica)
- Malus domestica (Apple tree)
- Prunus armeniaca (apricot)
- Tulipa (tulips)
- Lilium (lilies)
- Rhododendron (azaleas, rhododendrons)
- Begonia
- Hedera helix (ivy)
- Dieffenbachia
Store cleaning products
All those products you use to clean, be it floor cleaners, dishwashers, fabric softeners, bleach, etc., or even antifreeze, they must be hidden from the cat.
Keep the appliance door closed
Microwave, washing machine, dryer and any other appliance you have must be left with its door closed. Think that a kitten is going to want to mess with everything, which could be fatal.
Protect cables
The cables they must be protected with cork or, even better, hidden. Even so, every time you are going to leave your cat alone as a precaution, the ideal is to close the door to the room where there are more cables and unplug the rest.
Do not give small objects (or have them accessible)
Like young children, cats are very attracted to small objects. So, keep rings, milk cans, bottle caps, needles, threads, etc.
So, you can really enjoy your new furry 🙂.