Christmas and Your Cats Safety

Owning a cat and the daily task of safeguarding its well-being requires tremendous effort and constant vigilance as a daily, non-ending chore. This is even more so during holidays, when cat owners must multiply their tasks with more emphasis. Visiting children can be yet another threat for your cat's safety. Learning about all the potential dangers to your cat's safety is essential for all cat owners.

An important tip for cat owners is the danger of bringing certain types of plants into your home during the holiday seasons. Avoid these two favorite holiday plants, Mistletoe and Poinsettias, as both plants are toxic. Mistletoe has more toxic elements than Poinsettias but both can be deadly to your cat if they are ingested.

Always warn your children and any visiting children against providing any food to your cat without your prior permission. Also if toys are brought along with any visiting kids during holidays, you simply may confine your cat to another room or even put your cat in a cage as a precautionary measure for the cat's safety as your cat may chew or swallow loose parts and can choke on them. It is wisely recommended to have your cat in a safe, clear spot before cleaning any such messy room.

Whenever you are having holiday parties, there is usually a lot of human-intended food that contain toxic elements for your cat. Such food could be fatal and is advisable not to give your cat such food. Keep your foods such chocolates, tomatoes, green potatoes, garlic, grapes and raisins, in tightly locked containers. Generally cats are known for their climbing habits and can easily climb up to unimaginable heights. Taking such a precautionary step is vital for your cat's safety.

During home parties, it is advisable to keep your cat in a cage away from the party's venue. As a cat owner, you must tell your guests not to give any foods to your cat in the safety room. Another important tip concerns your electrical chords. A lot of lighting is often used during holiday party decorations. Thus there is a need for even more electrical cords. Out of sheer natural curiosity, your cat might try to knock over some of these electric lightings or might even chew tiny pieces of them. Always avoid leaving any tangling cords by taping them together. Even better, you can put all these cords in plastic tubing purchased from most hardware stores and they can be re-used yearly. Such electric cords remain as a constant threat to your cat's safety. All these essential tips can be useful for you as a cat owner and for the ultimate safety of your cat.

Sources:

www.thecatsite.com/Care/11/Cats-and-Christmas-Tips-For-Cat-Owners.html

board.pets-buynow.com/Cats/Cactus_Eating_Cat