When kitten-proofing your home, it’s important to secure any items that can be dangerous to your curious feline friend. Here’s our list of everyday household items that you might not know are toxic to cats.
Certain types of plants
Plants and flowers are beautiful additions to homes, but some types can be very toxic to cats. Avoid plants like Lilies, Aloe Vera, Azalea, Rhododendron, Baby’s Breath, Chrysanthemum, Daffodils, Ivy, Morning Glory, Poinsettia, Tomato Plant and Tulips in the home and garden as small amounts when ingested can cause serious harm to your cat. The most common toxic plants to cats are lillies – all parts of this plant are toxic and can cause irreversible kidney failure.
Cleaning products
Common household cleaners like laundry detergents, bathroom cleaners and bleach are dangerous to cats so make sure to keep your cat out of the room when you are using these products. Store them safely and out of reach from your pets.
Medication
Human medications like paracetamol tablets and ibuprofen are lethal to cats so it’s important to keep the medicine drawer secure. Do not give human medication to your pet and make sure you consult your vet before giving your cat any medication.
Certain human foods
Human foods and household items can be toxic to cats. Avoid giving your kitten foods which contain onion, garlic, coffee and tea, grapes and raisins, chocolate and dairy. Contrary to popular belief, some cats may not tolerate dairy products and even small amounts of dairy products like milk may cause issues such as diarrhoea.
Dangerous household items
Hair elastics, threads and rubber bands are common household items and all attempts should be made to avoid access to them. We recommend keeping these items out of your cat’s reach by removing them from the home, moving them to an area your cat does not have access to, or storing them in a safe and secure manner.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and there are other items in your home that may pose risks to your kitten. Before you take your Marzanna Kitten home we ask you to please prepare your home to ensure your kitten is safe and in a secure environment where they can explore, play, and settle into your home.
