Avoid These Everyday Items to Keep Cats Safe
The author, who cares for seven cats, shares a list of household items that can pose risks to feline companions.
According to The Joy of Cats, rubber bands and hair ties are small enough to choke cats and can cause intestinal problems if swallowed. Ribbons can be swallowed and may trigger gagging. Plastic bags can suffocate cats or get caught in their handles, and paper bags with handles can similarly trap a cat’s limbs. Twist ties and the small plastic clips that sometimes replace them are also choking hazards. Q-Tips may be ingested and pose a choking risk, while plants are often toxic to cats.
Aluminum foil balls have sharp edges that could cut a cat, and milk rings are another choking danger. Earplugs, though small, can be swallowed and are not suitable for play. Tinsel is thin and clingy, making it hazardous and potentially toxic.
The author recommends sticking with toys designed for cats and avoiding items that are too small or have dangerous features such as ribbons.
Key takeaways
- Rubber bands, hair ties, ribbons, and small plastic clips can choke cats.
- Plastic and paper bags can suffocate or trap cats.
- Plants, aluminum foil balls, milk rings, earplugs, and tinsel pose various hazards.
- Use only toys made for cats and avoid items with small or sharp parts.
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Originally reported by The Joy of Cats. Read the full article.
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