You’ll never forget your kitty’s gotcha day. It becomes an annual birman cats for sale that is as meaningful as a birthday. But if you get caught up in the excitement of bringing your kitten home the first time and don’t take the necessary precautions to acclimate him, you’ll regret it. Yes, I’m talking about kitten proofing your home. It’s imperative before you expose your kitten to his new environment to take some adequate time to do a home makeover. Kitten proofing your home will keep your new feline friend out of surprisingly dangerous situations that reside within your home.

If you think like a spunky kitten, you’ll instinctively spot some potential hazards, but many hidden animal attractions await you. This article will provide you with kitty proofing tips, including protecting your furniture, putting childproof latches on cabinets, and ways to ensure that your backyard and garage are vetted for harmful items. By following the next ten steps, you’ll be secure in knowing that you’ve looked after your new pet’s health.

1. Inspect your new kitten’s home from all angles. Cats can get into and onto just about anything. Go from room to room and look at each space from a kitten’s perspective. Getting down on your hands and knees to search for possible cubby holes he can escape into and looking up high to make sure he won’t be perched on top of your refrigerator or on a high shelf that displays breakable heirlooms.

2. Protect your rugs and furniture from kitten scratches. Temporarily remove any cherished rugs from the floor, and place protective covers on your sofa to prevent your cat from scratching and turning these items into shreds.

3. Secure cabinets & other unsafe spaces. Kittens are keen on being nosey and they thrive on thoroughly investigating their surroundings. Purchase childproof latches and attach them to cabinets containing cleaning supplies, food and other feline temptations. Things like human medications, cleaners, laundry supplies and chemicals are potentially dangerous to your kitty.

4. Protect your wires from kitten chewing. Encase any wires from electrical devices like televisions and computers in chew-resistant PVC casings. Cats can get burned or electrocuted due to chewing on these. Place dangling wires from lamps, TVs, stereos and telephones out of reach. Tie up drapery pulls and cords on window blinds.

5. Stop at the pet store for kitty supplies. Felines fancy vertical spaces and need to scratch, so invest in a sturdy cat tree that offers a comfy perch and areas for the cat to scratch horizontally, vertically and at an angle. Put your cat tree in a high-traffic area, such as the living room or den so that it becomes more enticing than your furnishings to your cat. 

Choose an easy-to-clean carrier with openings at the front door and top. Keep the carrier’s door open, place a comfy towel inside and occasionally feed your kitten inside to make the carrier more inviting. Also purchase a low-sided litter box and fill it with two inches of litter so it’s more accessible to your young feline.

6. Dedicate a kitten-safe space. Resist giving your kitten free roaming rights of your entire home. Introduce him first to a large bathroom or spare bedroom that you have converted into a safe kitten haven, free of poisonous plants or electrical cords. Visit him often for the first few days as he acclimates to his new environment.