Cat-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays

Households are often hectic during the holidays, and while all the presents and parties make it a happy time for people, it can be an anxiety-ridden and even perilous time for pets. HomeAgain offers some Christmas-time precautions and tips to help make this a cool Yule for your cat.

Avoiding Festive Food Pitfalls

• Don’t let you cat nom on nosh meant for your holiday get together. Human holiday treats are high in fat and salt content and are not meant for kitty consumption.
• Keep chocolate cookies and cakes covered! They contain theobromine, which is toxic to cats.
• Keep garbage can lids shut and keep kitty away from the kitchen as you prepare and serve your holiday feast.

Create a Cat Haven at Home  During the Holidays

• An over-abundance of home visitors may cause your cat vexation. Try to maintain your cat’s usual schedule and keep the litter box away from high foot traffic areas.
• Mellow music will help to muffle the sounds of unfamiliar voices, so turn on a radio or play a CD while guests are visiting.
• Keep plenty of your purring pal’s favorite playthings close at hand.

Enjoy a Feliz Navidad with a Feline-Friendly Tree

• Do not trim the tree with tinsel. The shiny strands of foil would quickly foil your feline friend’s festive fun if swallowed..
• Breakable ornaments belong high on the tree, away from the curious claws of your cat companion.
• Cover your tree’s water supply to stop your cat from lapping up fertilizer or bacteria.

For more preventative measures that you can take to keep your cat safe during the holiday season:

• visit www.homeagain.com

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