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Cat Proofing Your Home

Cats are extremely agile and curious creatures. They can get into things dogs could never dream of. It’s important to cat-proof your home before bringing your new friend home.
• Remove all string, rubber bands, paper clips, needles, dental floss and fishing line from your cat’s reach.
• Tie up or remove all dangling cords and drapery pulls.
• Keep your cat away from electrical cords. If kitty maintains an interest in chewing on them, spray the cords with a deterrent such as bitter apple or coat them with hot sauce.
• Close all appliances. Dryers are warm inviting places for catnaps.
• Place child-proof latches on cupboards that contain cleaning products.
• Make sure all window screens are secure.
• Keep poisonous products, plants and foods from your cat’s reach. Many common household products are toxic if you cat ingests them. Common culprits are:
  PLANTS – Oleander, Azalea, Holly Berries, Mistletoe, African Violets. Although not toxic, poinsettias cause great digestive distress.
  HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS – Antifreeze, fabric softener sheets, batteries, mothballs
  FOODS – onions, coffee grounds, tomato leaves and stems, Macadamia nuts, chocolate
  ASPIRIN
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