This page is dedicated to Ely

TOXIC PLANTS

CAT POISONS

CAT PROOFING YOUR HOME

OTHER CAT DANGERS

ITEMS TO HELP DETER CATS FROM OBJECTS

(Ely was lost from chewing on Spanish Moss which covered the top of a planted pot given to the owners as a present - his owners never expected this could cause his death - to try to help others prevent such a tragedy I've created this page with the help of many other breeders to educate the cat owner on some of the dangers we think about and some that we don't)

TOXIC PLANTS

http://www.catfocused.com/cat-health/toxic-plant-database.php

http://www.catfocused.com/cat-health/cats-and-plants-02.php

CAT POISONS

http://www.westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#Christmas%20Holiday%20Hazards

CAT PROOFING YOUR HOME

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc_poisonsafe

OTHER CAT DANGERS

Window Blind Cords - when they play with it the cord can swing around their neck or other part of their body, either strangling them or cutting off circulation from the affected part of the body.

Window Blinds Vertical or Horizontal

Running hot water in the bath tub - a dear sphynx breeder accidentally left the hot water running in the bath so it would warm - one of the kittens jumped into the tub and could not get herself out again, with devastating results, she passed away of the burns.  This is a memoriam for Klanky, who through her curiosity got into the tub, but was unable to get back out.  My heart goes out to her owner because of this tragic, unforeseen accident that was no fault of anyone, but something for us all to consider because of our wonderful inquisitive breed and their nature to investigate everything - including the bath water!

Chair Spokes that taper - cats can get their head through the wide part but may panic if they lay down and get stuck at the narrow part

Exercise Tubing - used for isometric training - they can chew a piece off the rubber tube and cause an intestinal blockage

Rubber Bands

Hide-a-Beds

Checking refrigerators, ovens, washing machines, dryers (they like the warm insides), cabinets and dishwashers

Plastic bags - like grocery bags or show curtains - mine especially enjoy chewing the wrapper the toilet paper or paper towels come in.

Paper Clips, Twist Ties or other small metal objects they think is a toy

Bowls with small openings at the top (cat can get their head stuck in it)

Cat Beds - like a fleece pillow case - another cat can lay over the opening and suffocate the animal inside

Toilets - kittens can fall in and not get out

Electrocution from cat chewing metal cords

Styrofoam - watch for those Styrofoam peanuts in the shipment box

Cat play boxes with small openings - head can get stuck

Lit Candles

Sewing Thread - even on the spool

Cigarettes - if they eat them are toxic

Needles/Fishing Hooks - especially the decorated ones

Items they can pull over on themselves and not get out of

Watch for cats getting into drawers or cedar chests - they can suffocate

Jewelry - they can be the "in home" thief and take your jewelry for a toy, swallow it and become sick.

ITEMS TO HELP DETER CATS FROM OBJECTS

Bitter Apply Spray

Hair Spray

Other bad tasting/smelling items like Boundary or No-Go

Squirt bottle of water to train them to stay away from the object

For more information contact The Andrews Family - Nashville Tennessee - (615) 799-1378