Other Seasonal Hazards for CatsCats get into everything. They are curious by nature, and want to be where we are and part of what we are doing. Because of this proclivity, they are often in hazardous situations. Here are some seasonal hazards that you need to be aware of that you can control. Please protect your cat and those of your neighbors. Cats and Fireworks Don't MixProtect your cat during holidays or any other time when fireworks are used. The sound of fireworks can terrify your cat. It may run away, perhaps into traffic. A cat's ears are more sensitive than ours. Explosive noises may damage your cat's hearing, or the cat may be injured by a falling firecracker. Remember, cats and fireworks don't mix.Don't Let Your Cat Go Back to SchoolWhen the school bell rings, don't let your cat go back to school. Many cats will naturally follow kids--or will be encouraged to tag along. Many become lost, injured, or cause a nuisance around the school yard. Keep your cat confined when children leave for school. If you drive, don't take the cats with you. Animals learn quickly and may find their own way to school later on. Brief separations during the days just before the new school year will help those children and cats that are especially close. And if your cat is missing, call the school first.BonfiresPeople have been told to check bonfires for hibernating hedgehogs, but it is not unknown for rescue workers to find feral kittens inside bonfires too. Make sure you check to make sure that no animal has set up home by lifting the whole pile off the ground immediately before lighting the match.Water HazardsPonds and swimming pools with sheer sides can be dangerous to cats because once they are in they cannot climb back out. This can be overcome by placing a plank of wood at the edge so the cat can use it as a ramp. An artificial island made from big stones in the middle of the water would also enable the cat to jump out. Another idea is to submerge a large planted pot filled with gravel near to the edge of the pond.Related Pages:
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