Common products that are found in the average home can cause dangerous cat health problems if ingested by cats. Find out how to protect your feline.
Many people don’t realize that even the cleaning products that we use on our floors can harm cats as they pick them up on their paws and fur and then they proceed to ingest them when cleaning themselves. Many different products can make the cat feel ill including fly sprays, even though the manufacturers may claim that they are pet-friendly. Your cat could get runny eyes, have a lack of energy, and not feel well. Irritations can also cause sneezing and coughing.
Always look at what the conditions might be down at floor level as this is where your cat hangs out. A clean house is good for your cat’s health even though in the natural state a cat will be lurking about in the dirt and the garden. As grooming is done with the tongue, any foreign matter that comes in contact with your cat’s paws or fur can end up in its digestive system and create health problems.
Because cats are inquisitive, do not leave any medication in reach of your cat Generally, cats are very careful in what they will eat, but there is always the possibility that they will be unsure whether a particular product is dangerous or not and end up swallowing it. Usually, a cat will vomit if it has eaten anything that isn’t agreeable. If you are sure that it has eaten something that could cause health problems, go to the vet immediately.
One thing that many people are unaware of is the danger of engine coolant that could leak from hoses or a radiator on the car. This coolant can kill a cat very rapidly, and this can happen just from having the cat walk through a puddle of radiator fluid that has spilled onto the driveway.
Take care to prevent access to substances that could cause cat health problems or even death.
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