Kitten Safety
When kittens are small, I like to keep them in a playpen during the night, when no one is home, or when I am unable to keep an eye on them. Be sure to put a bed, water, dry food, and a litter pan in with them.
Kittens are curious and small. Kittens stick their paws in door jams, climb under radiators, fall down stairs, walk through cactuses. Be sure to keep them safe so they can grow into a much more cautious cat.
Children
Young children should always be supervised when they are with any animal, including small kittens. Not only can they harm the kitten, but the child can also get scratched.
Other Pets
Make sure to properly introduce your kitten to other pets in the home and don't leave them unsupervised until you are certain there is no chance of one harming the other.
Healthy Cats Are Indoor Only Cats
Do not let your cat outdoors. There are life threatening dangers far too numerous to list here . If you love your cat, never let them outdoors.
Houseplants
Click here for a list of plants poisonous to cats.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
Food
Click here for a list of food poisonous to pets.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
Household products
Click here for a list of household products, human medications and cosmetics poisonous to pets.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
If you suspect your cat has gotten into something poisonous to them, please call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately: (888) 426-4435
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply but is well worth it.
I have personally used this service before and it is worth every penny.
Forever Home
I trust that you will do everything in your power to always provide your animals with a forever home. If you find yourself in a position where you can no longer care for your cat, call the adoption agency you adopted your cat from or try to reach out to the foster family for help. You never want to give the animal away to a stranger. If you must bring your animal to a shelter, ensure it is a no kill shelter. Adult cats can be difficult to adopt out and shelters are crowded. Even the nicest shelter must euthanize due to space and you would NEVER want that to happen to you beloved family member.