Safe Kitty/Cat: Choking Hazards

As you may have already experienced, our beloved cats are playful, curious, mischievous, and at times extremely energetic.  The combination of this characteristics can sometimes get our babies into dangerous situations, but the good news is that there are ways we can keep them safe. 

Mr. Fudge, the Black Cat, got in trouble this weekend. He was innocently playing with a paper bag, having lots of fun and then he got the bag handle wrapped around his neck. Not a good situation for Mr. Black Cat. Of course he was playing with the bag under my supervision and I came to his rescue as soon as it occurred. 

Having furry babies for years now, I have learned when they require more supervision and also have discovered that cats can encounter serious choking hazards around the home when they are not under supervision.

This blog post is mainly for those who may be new parents to a cat or if you're thinking of becoming a parent to a kitty cat. Find below my suggestions: 

1. Collars- if you're going to place a collar on your cat, make sure the collar you choose has a safety release. This will allow a cat to break free if he/she gets caught from the collar in something.

2. Plastic bags- I don't let my cats play with plastics bags at all (this is my preference) but if you do, make sure it is under supervision. Do not leave plastic bags around your home when your cat is alone in the house.

3. Paper bags- I allow my cats to play with paper bags when I am home because they like the noise it makes. If you do as well, watch them, be around if they need you. Also, it may be wise to cut off any handles the bag may have, to avoid choking hazard.

4. Containers- make sure you store away any containers that consists of lids that may accidentally shut automatically on your pet while he/she is playing it it. 

5. Children- teach children that pets are not toys and they can't be placed in confined enclosures where a pet can't have access to proper ventilation/ oxygen.