Kitten Proofing Your Home
Kittens – boisterous, inquisitive critters that they are – often require kitten-specific safety adjustments in the home. Consider taking the following steps to protect your kitten:
- Store human medications and other chemicals toxic to felines in a location your kitten can't reach.
- Place toxic plants in a closed-off room.
- Keep string and yarn well out of your kitten's reach.
- Stash sewing materials – such as buttons, needles, and pins – in a secure spot.
- Keep windows closed (or outfitted with securely fitted screens) and screen in upper-level decks.
- Close in or block off access to open motors and small spaces behind appliances or cabinets.
- Locate your kitten before you sit down on the sofa or use the recliner.
- Close the lids and doors of washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and ovens.
- Closely supervise your kitten when the stove burners or wood-burning stoves are hot.
- Tie up window-shade pulls so they're well out of your kitten's reach.
- Look before you step!
- Don't use clumping litter.