These 7 Household Items Will Hurt Your Cat (Do You Pass the Safety Test?)
Does your home pass the cat safety test? Find out in this video about the 7 items that are most harmful to your cat's safety and wellbeing.
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0:00 Our Promise to Our Cats
0:32 1: Lilies & Other Toxic Houseplants
1:37 2: Essential Oils
2:47 3: Fragrances
3:31 4: Pieces of String
4:11 5: Bottle Caps
4:34 6: Cleansers
5:34 7: Toilet Cleaner
6:22 Does Your House Have Any of These?
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My home contains a lot of craft supplies and model building and model railroading supplies. The guys 😺😸 are 15 and 13 years old this year and long ago learned to stay away from them. Fortunately, even the water base model paints smell nasty enough to them that they leave them alone. However, I do keep the the Xacto knives in a box where they will not get stepped on if the guys do get up on the model building table as I've drawn enough of my own blood with those blades, thank you very much! Still remember the first time decades back one of my cats stretched up to reach my laps and see what I was doing, I held a paintbrush up for I think it was Annabelle to sniff and she looked at me with an expression which just screamed, "Ewww! What barnyard sewer did you get THAT from?!?!?" The 2 guys I have now did pretty much the same.
Are we sure about bleach? That's routinely used in several places to disinfect items. Once applied, aqueous sodium hypochlorite readily breaks down into water, chlorine gas, and a trace amount of sodium. The surface can be rinsed with plain water afterward if one desires.
@@whiteknightcat Chlorine gas has been used as a chemical weapon of war.
Mostly, we do have a diffuser though :/
lmfao XD it's so funny how things that smell okay to us smell horrible to cats :P @@scottfw7169
Just to expand on the danger of lilies --- a lot of grocery and department stores sell "lucky bamboo" plants, which look like bamboo BUT are actually lilies, and you don't want your cat to chomp on them at all either.
Great to know!! Thanks for sharing!
I did not know until recently that coffee is very toxic to cats . Never had a cat interested in coffe until the other day one tried to drink out of a mug. I looked it up and was shocked it was so bad for cats. Only covered cups now for our household.
I did not know this! One of my cats used to eat the grounds that spilled when I was filling the coffee maker! I never realized it because he would wait until the coffee started brewing and I left the area to do something. Then he jumped up on the counter. Eventually, I saw him doing it and after that was careful to not spill any. He did live to be 21 years old.
My better half puts a coaster over her coffee cup (she's a menace with lidded travel cups, she still somehow manages to spill). When he was a kitten I caught that our now second eldest had soaked his paw in my shot of Jack Daniels after I noted him assiduously cleaning said paw. I never in a million years would have thought any cat would be interested in liquor.
One of my cats adores the smell of the coffee but luckily he doesn't want a sip. Lol
One of the best things for cleaning safely is a steam cleaner such as a Polti. They run on water, no chemicals. I've got one and use it for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom floors, another attachment lets you clean work surfaces. In fact, they come with attachments for almost every household job you can think of. Quick and easy and they run at such a high temperature they sanitise surfaces. They're also great for people who have allergies.
Chocolates, coffee, onions, garlic and many other foods are toxic to cats also. We also take off street shoes before entering home to avoid dragging in bacteria & viruses from the outside. For some cats that like to chew wires, get hard plastic conduits to wrap electrical chords or unplug them when not in use. Also, hang outdoor coats away especially after hiking. Pollen and other harmful plant components could enter your home. Thanks for making cat guardians aware of the many dangers. Cheers!
Also grapes and raisins are harmful for cats.
I'm surprised the cat species has managed to survive this long when simple contact with the outside world is apparently fatal.
I use a steam mop for floors. Always keep toilet lid down.
My cats aren't even allowed in my bathroom since that's where I store most of my cleaning supplies.
Thank you for bringing up essential oils. The dang companies tell you to put them on cats! We had multiple die from slow organ failure due to my daughter insisting on using that crap. Finally found out what was killing them.
Yes, horrible! I addopted a cat recently after the previous owner couldn't take care of her anymore due to health issues. That person advised me to use some oils to calm the cat is she gets stressed. I used them once, and after getting informed about the harmed I never used them again.
My husband got me some lilies for my birthday (that’s my favorite bouquet that kinda flower). The poor flower babies stayed locked in the bathroom for the rest of their life 😂
Elastics (rubber bands, hair ties) pose the same risks as string. Ozzie has already had part of his intestine removed. I didn't know about bottle caps. Max loves playing with them, but he'll have to stop. Thanks for the video. You're a lifesaver!
My one cat was recently found dead with carpet string in his throat 😭😭😭 never thought of the rogue patch being an issue
‼️Plastic Jingle balls (sold everywhere) can get stuck in their toes. I had a hyper kitten get her toes splayed apart and STUCK just from pouncing onto the little ball. That toy had to be cut with tin snips to get it off her foot. Poor thing was in SO MUCH PAIN. I’m so glad she trusted me enough to come out from under the bed to help her. We have all seen these toys sold at grocery stores and anywhere that sells cat toys. It’s the plastic balls that are essentially a hollow plastic shell with slits allowing you to see the tiny bell inside. They are brightly colored. I had NO IDEA they could seriously injure your cat, and wish it was more widely known.
I would add plastic bags, wraps, etc. I have has several cats who like to eat plastic. I almost lost one of them as a kitten because I did not know that and she got a blockage from it and nearly died. A wonderful vet managed to save her life and since then I have always been very careful with plastic laying around where they can get it.
Happy Feline Friday. I have a brown thumb, so no plants. I use vinegar for most cleaning jobs. Anything stronger, I close off the room until it is safe. Thank you for the information.
The pull cords on blinds and shades can really injure or kill a cat if they get tangled up in it or chew off part of it and eat it.
Essential oils! I won't be using the ones I have; I'll use the diffuser for humidity when needed, NOT for the essential oils. Also, I'm removing the ribbons off the toys my Kitty has. Thank you for the safety heads-up!!!
Little bells that are attached to toys are also dangerous. Cats can pull on them & swallow them accidentally
Essential oils are ok as long as you aren't exposong your cats to them. People forget that these are also in a lot of personal care products and topical pain releavers, too. I have some I use in my baths for chronic pain issues, but the cats don't like bath time and I rinse the tub thoroughly after with hot water to reduce residue. Topical ointments I wear cloths over it and wash my hands before petting the cats, and just keep the dirty laundry in a hamper with a lid.
Carpet fibers. Feline scratching at scatter rugs spin off nylon fibers/strings. This stuff does NOT digest. 💰 Oh yeah, she's stopped fooling around with the cactus too. Snoot got a few thorns and MAU had enough. Cactus 1....cat 0. 🐾
Dang it I really need to rip up my stupid carpets.
With candles and sifusers it's a matter of ventilation. If your place is well ventilated, and you aren't going overboard, it's fine, as long as it's not misters.
About two hours before I watched this my eldest owner sneaked a piece of broken statuary I was repairing and was merrily dribbling it like a soccer ball. I took it away and gave him a plastic bottlecap from a two liter as a substitute toy. I never for a moment thought it might be dangerous. I'm glad I watched this video. My better half and I knew about he rest of the things. I would be beside myself if he'd been hurt.
Owner. 😁 good one, thanks. also: i've been guilty of the bottlecaps problem, myself, though thankfully not recently.
HVAC vents: Ours are in the ceiling but some houses have them in the floor and think they might get a nail stuck or ripped off.
Excellent video! Once again, so grateful for Malory and co. for such educational (and timely--especially with holidays just around the corner) content!! I'm so tired of seeing TV shows, movies, anime, comics, etc. normalize giving cats yarn or other stringy toys to play with. On a related note, I have very long hair (almost 10"--the length needed to donate it), so I have to vacuum my carpeted floors constantly because if my cats accidentally get one of my stupid hairs in their mouths, they don't have fingers or lips like humans (we can pull &/or spit out a hair--they can't unless they hack up a hairball which isn't pleasant). Also, if you ever see a long hair, string, piece of yarn, etc. hanging out of your cat's back side, DO NOT TRY TO PULL IT OUT!!! You don't know how long it is or if you could cause harm to their insides by yanking it out. I'm sorry for adding kind of a gross comment but I've seen/read too many horror stories on the cat subreddits to not share insights from people who have had to learn these lessons the hard way.
Also with Christmas coming, mistletoe and holly are toxic plants to cats, among other dangerous decorations cat parents should be wary of during the season.
Poinsettias!
Poinsettias and real Christmas trees are also toxic to cats. 🌲
Ive wisen up and search pet safe oils and candles..also continue to do Google researches because of past mistakes.
as i am starting to look at buying a house or building one I am realizing more and more that houses are not designed with pets in mind. A lot of the traditional designs have more functionality for pet owners but as you are looking to buy something more modern its obvious that we have thrown all of those important concepts out the window. For instance, foyers used to be a key feature in homes which would often give you a set of 2 doors to enter a home, one outside and one inside the home. This acted as like an inside outside space and is great for preventing your cat or dog from running out the front door when a guest comes or when you go to get the mail. Also closed off kitchen and dining spaces, though the open concept looks nice and can be good for kids its not very safe for cats as they can easily open cabinets, break dishes that are sitting out, eat human food on the counter (like bananas and potatoes), and they can walk on the burners after you are done cooking. My cats are clumsy and have pica so they get into everything, break a ton of items along the way, and just all around cannot be trusted in a dangerous place like a kitchen. its made it so I have to completely design a house entirely for them for it to be a functional livable space for us. i'd love to see a video on what things to think about when designing a house for cats like the 2 items above. if you live in a house, i'd love to hear what you wish you had to make the space work better for you both. Like a cateo or a litter box room or something else. Any tips would be super helpful
Great observations! A video on designing a cat-friendly house is an ambitious and exciting idea-I'll consider it! Thanks.
Since i got all my vats i started cleaning my counters with dishsoap and vinegar on my floors ..work really good too
They do make pet friendly essential oils though. Jackson galaxy has a specific medical line very helpful but yes you have to be very careful and learn which ones are toxic and use pure oils only.
Same here
White Vineger is the second most effective product to clean tile grout if you have tiled floors also. The best one which I highly recommend against anyone using is muriatic acid an best left to a pro.
Lillies are my favourite flowers, I love the way they look, I love their smell, they are gorgeous. I have a huge garden and I really wanted to have some lillies, I went back and forth soooo many times how could I do it safely, but then eventually I had to just scrap the idea, it's either lillies or cats, can't have both and I choose cats. Today I wanted to buy some hyacinths, they were on sale at an (almost) irresistible price but google said they are similarly toxic to cats, so no hyacinths either. 😫 I just love smelly flowers, so I guess I have to stick to roses. 🌹😂
10 years ago when we got cats, I went thru the yard and dug up many outdoor plants as I wanted to create a cat corral safe for indoor cats to roam in. rhododendrons and azaleas are also not good for cats and are common in many people’s yards.
Thank you for mentioning essential oils!
Grapes are very dangerous to cats and will cause kidney damage that can be lethal. Oh, and poinsettias are also toxic plants for kitty. Thanks so much for the other information you provided. I knew most of it, but it's good to have these ideas reinforced. I was using essential oils for cleaning and will now stop that practice. So helpful to be able to protect our feline family!
I always use plant based cleaners, and I don't use air fresheners. I do have a plant, but I have it hanging from the ceiling where they can't reach it I never really use Holiday decor which they could ingest. Really important video.
I recently invested in baby/child-proof cabinet locks since my cats REALLY like trying to get into any drawer or cabinet they can (so I try to keep most unsafe items like cleaning products in a closet or the bathroom but I've also locked down the cupboards under my sink in case there's ever any mold or other weird stuff going on under there). But now I constantly hear the triple/quadruple thud sounds they make when they check to see if maybe it'll open
Thanks Mallory. I use original Tide to clean my floors. It's 1tsp to 1gallon of water. Believe it or not it cleans like crazy. But only the powered Tide works because of the enzymes in it. Don't use more than a tsp/ratio or you will need to rinse the floor.
thank you for the video; sharing it to help others learn, also. i have to admit that my apartment didn't pass with flying colors. i have been so meticulous on some things, but missing even one point? i don't want to risk hurting my sweet girl Heidi. 😺❤️ love to all the kitties! ❤️
shared on my YT Community Tab, and on both my FB page & 😺 Heidi's.
Good video - one nitpick. The first and last images used for “lilies” weren’t lilies at all. The first was the flower known as the “Peruvian lily,” commonly sold as a cut flower in US grocery stores. The Latin name is alstroemeria. The last image was a Peace Lily plant, scientific name spathiphyllum. But they aren’t lilies, despite their common names, and aren’t any more toxic to cats than a lot of other houseplants. They will make a cat throw up because they can’t digest them, but it’s not life threatening. A very common mistake. I would hate for people to go out of their way to avoid a popular (and cheap!) cut flower (alstroemeria) or a popular houseplant (spathiphyllum) for absolutely no reason. The same argument gets made a lot about other houseplants containing oxalate crystals. They make cats vomit. But just as drinking a ton of water will kill a human being, eating too much oxalate will kill kitties. But the cat would have to eat the ENTIRE bouquet several times over, or the entire houseplant and then some, roots and all. Ever see a cat puke after eating cat grass? The same thing is at work. Not actually toxic (in the practical sense) and safe to have around. I have a vase of Peruvian lilies sitting right here, as I often do, and my three cats are fine. This is about our 100th bouquet of these flowers. True lilies, in the other hand, won’t even cross my threshold. They are banished because every part of them is incredibly dangerous to cats - just as you described in the video. Thanks for the video!
Mallory so beauitful!
VERY IMPORTANT and helpful video. Thanks for posting!
I use reed diffusers and place them on top of shelves.
This is a wonderful and important video. Thank you!! - *Floor cleaner* : I'll try to use soap and water only from now on.
I always use the blue Dawn dish soap with the ducky on it. I hope it's really safe for animals and not just some really effective marketing.
Thanks for this advice; sadly im outside the first world and understand that the vets use simple soap to produce bowel movements in cats and dogs... so im guessing this is the easiest and still a safe choice. Confirm?@@qataripekarsky
There are definitely some things listed here I need to improve on. All plants inside are cat safe plants only. On the rare occasions I do light a candle, it's only those made and with scents deemed to be safe for pets. I had a scare with my previous cat and thread. I sew a lot and I had lost a needle and thread and couldn't find it and gave up looking for it. A few says later my cats comes up to me making a sound like smacking her lips. I turned to her and saw she had thread hanging from her mouth, with a needle weighing it down. I freaked out and pulled out the thread she was attempting to eat, thankful that she didn't eat the needle end first and alsp that she came to me for help. After that I have been very meticulous about keeping track of my needles and thread bits and throwing away all thread scraps each time I'm finished sewing. One of my current cats prefers to play with hair ties and the plastic tabs you pull off large juice jugs when first opening them. She has never tried eating these before, but I do need to put those away and only let her play with them when I can supervise her. I'm gonna go gather all those up from the floor as soon as she's finished napping on my legs.
I'm terrified of losing a threaded needle for exactly that reason.
I feel guilty for using cleanser for the floor. I always make sur the floor is dry before my cat can access the area I just cleaned, having enough space to do that, is that still as harmful?
Very informative. Thank you, Mallory!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for those tips , I love my tuxedo cat, Sox
I know birds are fragrance & chemical sensitive as well. I wonder if scented laundry products like dryer sheets, those scented beads and whatever else spews from peoples dryer vents… 🤔
Many thanks. Very helpful.
I didn't expect for bottle caps to be unsafe. Regarding esential oils or fragances I stop using them when my cat got diagnosed with asthma
Thank you for doing this video!
Thank you for your content and really thorough links! 🐱
Thanks for the refresher!
Very informative video. Thank you.
thanks for the warnings
Thank you for the video
cats own the home
Thanks!
Thank you for this! Shared with my family 🫶
That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing the cat knowledge. 😸
Thank You
Another great video😸👍👍
Beautiful vedio 👍❤
Rubber bands and hair bands are dangerous for cats. They are in the same category as string and can get wrapped around a cat’s intestines and can result in expensive surgery.
As far as your pets drinking out of the toilet...DON'T! Always close the lid on the toilet before flushing. This not only minimizes the amount of toilet water, urine and feces that becomes atomized and goes into the air, but also insures that pets do not drink water contamination with excrement and/or harsh chemicals. If there is one takeaway from the past flu/covid season, it is that toilets are a major spreader of bacteria and viruses by means of the flushing action...keep those lids closed. And as an aside, small pets such as rabbits, chinchillas, etc. can easily drown in an open toilet.
What do you recommend for using in a room or house for natural scents instead of "plug-in" type items?
roses in a pot or a vase
Please list any safe essential oils.
Hi I can’t seem to find any Iam’s cat food reviews . I haven’t seen you review it either. Is there something wrong with it. My cat loves it. Please help
as far as plants, i would love to return to the days of yore and just let cats outside to munch healthy grass. not happening anymore, for many reasons. as a substitute, in case your potted cat-grass seeds never sprout, 😒 health food stores often sell wheatgrass seedlings that humans would otherwise just stick in the juicer for their own consumption.
I kno this us s diff topic but theres not a single review on tidy cat alert or TC comfort litter in KZhead. Im not a hige fan of TC, but im curious about this new "comfort" one. Hv u used it?
Also human toothpaste or anything with flouride
Isn't it in our water in the USA??
@qataripekarsky yes, in *very small* quantities, but cats aren't supposed to have any. It's a very good point... but obviously cats are dying from the amount in municipal water
Update: Pets can have toxic effects from as little as 1 mg/kg or about 5 mg for an average cat(Merck Manual). This amounts to about 1 teaspoon of ordinary toothpaste, or a full liter of typcal flouridated municpal water. While flouride can build up over time, a liter is *a lot* of water for a cat. The cat would suffer from water intoxication before the flouride would harm them. (Still, I give my kitty a mix of RO and mineral enriched water...with a cat friendly dental addivtive---those dental visits are expensive!)
@@danielcoven9756 I would never give my cats toothpaste. I was just wondering if tap water is also unsafe for cats. But I hope since I use a fountain with a filter, that might help if it wasn't. Based on most replies though, seems water isn't very dangerous. Phew!
Thank you but I feel so bad now. I used to use oil diffusers and candles in my room. I’m wondering if that’s why my old lady has kidney and liver issues now. 😢
My cats have the run of the house. It doesn't bother us we share the house. My Question: Every night before bed I disinfect the counters with a tablespoon of bleach in at least a gal of water. What I actually do is the bleach solution first then over that a disinfecting wipe after the bleach solution. I know it sounds like a lot but it's 5 minutes and worth it. In your opinion could this be a problem? The other things you talk about I follow. TIA
That's a lot of chemicals left to dry on your counter,even with the bleach being diluted. You could just use distilled white vinegar(food safe kind, not cleaning vinegar) The vinegar smell does disepate and cleans really well.
Im getting 2 kitten in 2 days, I think ive watched every video youve put out /highfive (only ever had dogs so this should be interestingggggg)
What about wax melts?
I failed the bottle cap one. It's time for me to make sure they don't get their furry paws on them, because my partner tents to leave them around. 😮💨
Is it safe 2 put lavender oil in my pillow? Plus little on my temple's i use Thursday plantation lavender oil b4 i go 2 sleep he doesnt get near my pillow but he sleeps in the middle or at the end of my bed and my bedroom door closed and window because i have a cat window 4 his outdoor enclosure so im worried that he could possibly be breathing it in should i stop using lavender 2 keep him safe i will if i need 2 as he is my everything he use 2 live on a bin day night i felt sorry 4 him the lady was feeding all the strays he was desexed not microchipped is now so he either ran away, got lost or sadly dumped my gain if someone dumped him ive had him since 2015 im SOOOOOO lucky he is my beautiful 10 yr old kitty cat. He did have his aids vaccination because the vet recommended it as she said if a cat comes up 2 his enclosure sneezing or hiss at him so it's worth every dollar because feline aids looks cruel😢😿 Ive also put double lot off xtra netting around his enclosure 2 protecting him from snakes or cats. God 4 bid nothing like that happens but the area i live in is not known 4 snakes but its always better to be safe than sorry. Sorry 4 my rambling its really the lavender oil question please thank you so very very much in advance for your reply I really appreciate your time and help. Take care hope you & ur fur babies have a PPUURRRFECT safe blessed healthy week ahead😻🙏❤️🐾.
I have a question that isn't about the video, but need a hand from this community. I have a orange tabby male, just about to turn 1 year old. He still likes to bite and eat things, cords, etc. I'm sure that he needs a kitten to help with his energy levels. I already have another cat, but she is a 14 year old female and doesn't understand when he wants to play and roll around, which I think is making him sad and more agressive with the chewing and biting. My quesiton is - do I get a kitty like 6 months old is so there is all that yound cat energy? Do I get a female, or will that make my senior female territorial? Should I get another boy since he really wants to rough house play? I just want to do right by him and make him his happiest self. Thanks in advance for the help!
What do you use to control litterbox odors and freshen the air? Can Murphy's Oil soap or flax soap be used for floors?
Maskco Australian company they are all safe 2 use vegan nothing nasty in prodects they do air fresheners plus diffuser nice scents my fav air freshener is musk, baby powed and vanilla and caramel the reed diffuser my fav is watermelon, musk they are sensational i don't work 4 the company wish i did lol i also love watermelon hand sanitiser doesnt dry my hands out i highly recommended them i can can spray one a week in my kitty litter tray as i asked maskco they are in Byron Bay Queensland. Take care everyone i hope you all have a PPUURRRFECT blessed safe healthy beautiful blessed week ahead 😻🙏❤️🐾🇦🇺🐨🦘🐾💚💛🙏
I'll have to remember to keep my toilet lids down before I bring kitty home.
Sewing thread sent my tom to the doctor to have an emergency surgery.
I use bleach but I wipe it back up thoroughly and make the cats wait to go in the area. Bleach breaks down into salt. It's residue is only a hazard when fresh and in concentrated quantiries. City tap water is for example mildly chlorinated to prevent dangerous bacterial build up in water infrastructure.
So how can I have my house smell nice and still be safe for my cat?
I use A LOT of Lavender oil all over my skin when I go to visit my street-cat familiar every day (I am using it both for mosquito repellent and mainly because I am autistic so it helps me relax my skin before I go out and expose myself sensoral stimuli), should I stop?
When my young niece visits in the summer, she is often reeking from "natural" bug spray. She thinks it's a fun toy and likes to spray it and run through (outdoors). Should I be worried about her playing with my cat afterward? I'm guessing the spray is largely essential oil based.
If it has essential oils in it, she should probably have that cleaned off before playing or in this instance touching the cat/s. It’s really not good for them.
I thought I was doing pretty good then we got to the toilet, I have been using a cube thing that turns the water purple and the Mr. wants to play in it. I will have to stop.
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QUESTION: Since their paws also walk on litter, isn’t it bad for them to lick that?
1. We don't have lilies ever, and all other houseplants are carefully out of reach. 2. I own tea tree oil, but I don't diffuse it or leave it on my skin. I mostly use it as mosquito repellent and laundry freshener. I don't use air fresheners or candles. 3. We're very careful with string, hair ties, twist ties, etc. We're less careful with bottle caps, but we will be now! 4. I mop with a little dish soap (not Dawn, there's nothing at all special about Dawn) or a little Murphys oil soap. 5. Bleach toilet cleaners don't even work, I never use them. But they never drink out of the toilet bowls because the lids are always kept closed.
My vet told me just two drops of tea tree oil could put a cat into a coma. I didn't realize that other oils were toxic, too. I stopped using them where they could be a problem for our cats.
@@kbsingr They're so stupidly, terrifyingly sensitive to so many everyday things!
What about ant spray Mallory?
That is poison
Use a line of dish soap or a powder like cornstarch instead. Non-toxic to cats but deadly to ants.
Is Swiffer Wet Jet safe?
Somewhat if used properly, ie. let it dry out and ventilate room. However, we use simple vinegar, baking Soda, and lemon juice. Spot clean with pet-safe enzymatic cleaner and or Dawn dish soap. We avoid any regular store bought cleaners.
If essential oils are poison I wonder is felicat safe ? & incense?
I have a pica cat who loves to chew plastic. We have all garbage cans now with lids. I have tried so many things to help redirect this oral fixation he has, but nothing works. I mean, you just start peeling a plastic safelty seal and he just appears! I would love some advice on this one.
I have a cat like that too! He loves to chew on the plastic rings around cokes.. he will jump on the counter and chew on the extra plastic hanging off the packs so I have to hide them..
@MrsJedmo yes, the super thick crinkle kind or hard plastic and forget having silicone straws lol
What about breadties and zipties? My cat goes nuts for those. Is it safe?
Hey there! I loved your question, so I went in-depth on it in our latest video. Timestamped so you can skip straight to it: kzhead.info/sun/o718iphtp2iBZ4E/bejne.htmlsi=xeWYmgDOcM3bDeSG&t=448
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so much! My cat says thanks too!
Darn, I burned a candle for a few minutes to keep the scent from being disturbing but I don't want to dissociate my cat! Scented diffusers it is...
She said to be careful with diffusers, also - as the oils can waft through the air, and land on your cats coat.
She just meant active diffusers, like the white cylindric ones that distribute fine droplets with the essential oils into the air through motorized pressure. She cites passive diffusers like the stick sort as ok. I got the passive diffusers. Which sucks, because they're expensive and only last a week or two. But kitties take priority. If you have recommendations for passive diffusers that at least have a strong scent for two weeks, please let me know. I can't sleep if my room smells like cat litter, it wakes me up all night, but I'm also not trying to break the bank... @XOChristianaNicole
Just keep your toilet lid down. It's just not good to let them drink out of toilets in general. Give them fresh water in a stainless steel, glass, or glazed ceramic bowl and wash it daily.
My Wife is not going to like this video 😊 cause she won't be able to clean the way she does 😅
Then please definitely show it to her if you have cats.
Also, I use force of nature which smells like chlorine but is dissipates. My cats love the smell, like lay on the steam machine pad running on it like it is catnip. What is that all about lol
What candle can you use for if the electricity goes out?
Any open flame is dangerous to cats because they are curious about it. Can singe their whiskers or worse. Better to use a battery operated lantern if the power is out.
@@kbsingr Thank you
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So what do you suggest we use to freshen our homes or litter box areas?? I have 5 cats and 2 dogs but I certainly don’t want my house to smell like it. 😊
I have the same question. Hope someone can answer that question.
Pleaseee try peller litter🙏🏼 made for cats it is amazing!!!! It smells like wood super absorbent. I have 4 cats and the only space I could put the litter boxes is the bedroom…..even my mum with her supers nose can now sleep in there. Also bentonite litter is so thin that will get in your lungs and your cats lungs slowly but surely. They also stick to their feet and they eat it when they clean their paws and goes to their intestines too. Also there are these new air cleaners very small electric devices that you place next to the litter box and they clean the air around it.
@@KyanneSummerwe used pretty litter for about a year but the smell of urine was so overpowering that we couldn’t stand to use it anymore. We changed it quite often which was pretty expensive as we have 5 cats. When cleaning the litterbox, the urine doesn’t clump so you’re only removing the solid parts and over time, it ends up being all urine in the box. My husband would clean it or change it and I couldn’t go in the bathroom for a good half hour afterwards because the smell was so overwhelming. I REALLY wanted it to work because I hate the regular arm and hammer cat litter but this just didn’t work for us.
@@KyanneSummerI will definitely look into the air cleaners though. Thanks for the advice 😊
@@KyanneSummeroh wait! Now that I re-read your comment, are you trying to say pellet litter? We haven’t tried that but I’ll certainly give it a try. If in fact that is what you’re saying. I thought it was a typo for “pretty” litter. 😂
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Then how the hell can I keep my house clean and smelling good if almost everything is dangerous for my cat I can't stand a dirty and smelly house and my house gets dirty and smelly very fast because i have 2 young kids i have 2 son's at that and boys are very messy someone please help me out here
Hey! Sorry you're dealing with so much mess! Sounds overwhelming. There are plenty of gentle cleansers that will work with cats. For fragrance, cat-safe deodorizers and candles are available, along with reed diffusers. Air purifiers may also help.
Jill is Jacky ???
My cat likes eating my little bamboo plant which i found out is unsafe for him
Crazy mechanic 42
Pretty much the only common house plant that is safe for cats is pothos.
The thumbnail pic is weird haha like a robot picked a random shot in the video to make it the thumbnail
Eucalyptus. Salt lamps. Just say no.