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In reply to the discussion: 12 years on DU. 39K posts. And now, four words I never thought I'd type: [View all]liberalla
(11,252 posts)and keep them out of reach (in a drawer or something.) Things like rubber bands, safety pins, and string or thread (hair ties) can be dangerous if swallowed. One of my cats goes crazy for dental floss (maybe it's the mint). I have to be sure and throw it away in the tall kitchen trash container because he has gotten it out of the small bathroom trash can, and that could be very dangerous if he swallowed it. (twisting, pinching or tying off a section in the intestines... bowel obstruction is very serious)
That reminds me of chicken bones--- dispose of them where a cat can NOT get to them.
When I was in high school, our cat got to the chicken bones in the garbage under the kitchen sink. My Dad had put them in an empty milk carton and thought that would be safe, but it wasn't. Took 2 or 3 days but Missy became very lethargic and obviously uncomfortable. The Vet wasn't sure what it was. The Xray (this was in the 70's) showed something in there. Luckily, a couple doses of Laxatone (I think?) got it to move along and sure enough, it was chicken bones. Missy avoided surgery but my Mom was pissed. (at my Dad)
Some plants are poisonous - Poinsettias are the first ones I always think of, but you can find complete lists online. Onions are toxic... as are some other foods.
And I agree with Triana - make her an indoor cat. They live years longer. Turning an "outdoor cat" into an "indoor cat" can be trying, but she's a kitten, and it should be easy keep her indoors.