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2 Unsafe Kitty Favorites – And Safe Cat Toy Alternatives You Can Try
Cecil Hanson
Cats are curious creatures, and they find ways to play with some of the strangest things imaginable. While this characteristic is cute, it can potentially cause harm to your cat. Here are two common cat favorites that aren't safe for them to play with – and alternatives you can offer which are.
Crinkly Plastic
Cats may find the sound that pieces of crinkly plastic (like the plastic film covering DVD cases) absolutely irresistible. Maybe your cat swipes bottle wrappers or attacks grocery store bags. Unfortunately, all of these are unsafe for cats to play with. Cats can potentially consume smaller bits of plastic that they break off with their teeth, which can cause intestinal blockages or vomiting, or get tangled up in larger bags and end up getting choked or suffocated.
Try to keep your cat from coming into contact with plastic debris that they might enjoy. If they can't get enough of the crinkly sound, try buying a crinkle toy from your local pet store. These toys come in a variety of shapes and sizes, like pet beds, tunnels, and more, and they make the same crinkling sound when your cat steps on them. Unlike plastic, the fabric on the outside is sealed, keeping the crinkly material away from your cat's mouth.
Hair Ties
Hair ties, whether they're made out of fabric or plastic, can be quite appealing to cats. However, hair ties can be potentially eaten by cats, either causing a blockage or forcing them to vomit it back up, which could choke them.
Chances are if your cat likes hair ties, they probably also enjoy playing with anything else that's circular, like twisty ties that often come on bags of bread. Make sure to keep all these objects away from your cats.
As an alternative, you can offer round cat toys made out of fabric to your feline. They're flexible and share the same shape that seems so appealing to your felines. If your cats only seem to enjoy your hair ties, try carrying the toy around with you for a while so it gains your scent like a hair tie would.
Cats are like babies: If there's a chance that they might eat something that isn't food, chances are it shouldn't be around your cat. Even if you love seeing your cat enjoy themselves, it's not worth risking their health over. Veterinarians have seen cats eat and play with many things they shouldn't, so if you can't seem to find an alternative that works for your cat, try asking a veterinarian like those at Ark Veterinary Hospital for advice.
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