Meow Monday: Curiosity Can Harm Your Cat

Spring has sprung and Easter is almost upon us. In many households this means decorative colorful plastic grass, chocolate bunnies and Easter lilies. In a cat's eyes this means new stuff to investigate and play with which is not safe for your kitty (or your dog). If you have a cat/s in your household you will want to keep any of these items away from your cat's curious trouble making ways. My cat Jasper is a plastic chewing aficionado which is why no plastic is allowed near him. Plastic grass may be decorative and cute during Easter but it can pose a real hazard to your cat's health in the form of a digestive tract obstruction as well as vomiting and dehydration. That green plastic grass isn't so cute anymore is it? Easter lilies are very popular around this time of year and they are extremely toxic to your pets as well as any chocolate bunnies. So when in doubt make sure all of it is locked away tight where your furry friends can't reach it. Spring is also the time of "Spring Cleaning" - a time-honored tradition in many households. Clean all you want but please make sure you keep all cleaners and chemicals away from where your pets can get into them. Almost all chemicals in cleaners are harmful to your pets. So make sure you properly use them and store them. Wanting to grow a beautiful, bountiful garden? Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. When buying these products always read the labels and make sure that your pet does not need to stay off the lawn or garden area for a period of time after their use. Then when you are done using them properly store them out of harms way. Just some quick Spring time tips. Tomorrow check back for a post on poisonous plants. Now since it is Meow Monday let me leave you with some pictures of my brood and a precious video.

Happy Meow Monday!