Kittens are very curious creatures and will try to play with almost anything they can get their paws on. This can lead them into serious trouble unless you take preventative measures. Here are some tips on how to ensure your kitten’s safety and preserve your possessions:
Keep household killers locked up. These include (but are not limited to): cleaning supplies, bleach, oven cleaners, paints, ammonia, disinfectants, drain cleaners, gasoline, pesticides, fertilizers, and rat poison.
Secure your window blind cords out of reach. If your kitten gets tangled up in them, they could be strangled.
Keep toilet lids down. Your kitten may attempt to play with the water and fall head down into it. If the toilet lid closes, it might trap your kitten inside.
Store plastic bags out of reach. Kittens love to play with them but they can get tangled inside the bag and suffocate. They can also eat pieces of plastic which can negatively impact their health. Instead of a plastic bag, you can offer your kitten a paper bag - just make sure you remove the handles first.
Remove all breakable valuables. Take them from shelves and/or the floor and store them in a cabinet with a door. This will keep you from losing your favorite vase and you won’t have to rush your kitten to the emergency room with broken glass stuck in their paw.
Keep your needlework supplies in a closed container. It’s a well-known fact that kittens love yarn and will take any opportunity to spread it throughout your home. Additionally, needles and thread can be fatal if your kitten swallows them.
Remove plants poisonous to cats. These include (but are not limited to): amaryllis, narcissus, dieffenvachia (dumb cane), mistletoe, poinsettia, holly, philodendron, azalea, rhododendron, daffodil daphne, foxglove, bleeding heart, potato plants ,iris, ivy, oleander, rubber plant, tobacco, tulip, clematis, morning glory, and weeping fig.
Secure electrical wires. Some kittens like to chew on wires which might result in an electroshock. Cover wires with a plastic cover or use a pet-repellent spray on them
As a basic rule of thumb - if you would hide it from a human baby, hide it from your kitten too
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