Remember those wonderful kittens from last month that need a forever home? Animal General maintains that it is often better for everyone involved, humans included, if you bring two kittens into your home rather than one. The reasons are threefold. First, kittens will have a litter-mate with whom to romp, especially when humans are tired, busy, or away from home for a number of hours. Second, you will be offering a safe and secure home to two little beasties that have experienced a rocky start in life. The kittens at Animal Gen- eral often come from questionable circumstances, and when we socialize them they find security and comfort in the “pack” with their fellow kittens. Separating them can create immeasurable stress that may negatively affect their health. Finally, if you have an older cat
at home, one kitten seeking play and attention can harass and torment the older cat causing undue stress and cat fights. Two kittens often seek each other out for play and leave an older cat to snooze in peace. So, break out the extra litter boxes, kitten proof your home and consider two funny, frolicking, fuzzy balls of energy. We surely have enough from which to choose!

Kitten-Proof Your Home

Curious: a word synonymous with kittens or cats. While it certainly makes observing them a fun and extremely enjoyable experience, this limitless enthusiasm can lead to dangerous situations for our furry friends. No doubt it is part of the reason why cats are described as having nine lives; they can get themselves into dangerous situations without a thought or a care. It falls upon us to make their environment as safe a possible so that pouncing, prowling, eating, and chewing is safe and fun to watch.
These suggestions can help avoid dangerous situa- tions. Keep harmful chemicals behind locked doors. Check out poisonous plant lists. Use slip-on cord organizers to discourage cord chewing. Make rub- ber bands, string, pins and twisty ties inaccessible. Remove breakable items from tabletops and counters. Plug holes in walls. Keep washer/dryer doors closed when not in use. Consider confining a new cat or kitten to a safe area or room if you will be out for an extend- ed period. A list of some foods harmful to cats can be found online here.