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7 Springtime Dangers for Cats

April 5, 2021 by L. E. Mastilock

Spring brings not only warm weather and green color, but a lot of dangers to your cat. Pets want to explore a lot of new things that come out in spring, so you should be conscious about potential hazards for your four-legged friend.

7 Springtime Dangers for Cats

Springtime means exploring cats but can also mean danger. 7 Springtime Dangers to be aware of for your cats. #cats #pets pets cat care cat behavior

  1.      Ticks and fleas. The weather gets warmer and not only your cats want to enjoy it. Ticks and fleas become very active after the winters, so your pet may easily become their victim. To prevent is, you should consult with your vet about special sprays which you may use for your cat. 
  2.      Allergies (itchy skin, running eyes, respiratory problems). As well as people, cats may also suffer from this unpleasant condition. They may behave in a strange way, be aggressive, bite themselves, etc. The same as in the previous point, it’s better to ask your vet for special medicals to help your friend.
  3.      Wasp. This insect can be a problem not only for you, but for your pet as well. If your cat eats a wasp, it may bite it from inside and cause allergic reaction and swelling, so your pet might suffocate.
  4.   Slugs. Slugs may be poisonous to cats, so owners should be very attentive to them. The very slugs don’t pose danger to pets, however, their mucus may cause several problems, such as seizures, tremor, high heat rate, etc. So it is better to keep an eye on it while having walks.
  5.     Chemicals. To get rid of different unpleasant creatures such as worms, insects and so on, people tend to use different chemicals, for instance, fertilizers. However, this poison may be dangerous for pets as well. So you have to control your pet not to contact with a potential source of danger.
  6.      Easter eggs. Easter is a marvelous time when you enjoy a lot of tasty food. Chocolate eggs became the symbol of the holiday and some pet owners want to share food with the cats. Chocolate is toxic to pets since their digesting system cannot cope with it, so it becomes a poison in their bodies.
  7.      Flowers and plants. In spring together with all the plants, some dangerous types come out, for example, lilies, tulips, daffodils. Easter lilies may cause really severe cats’ poisoning. If you notice that your cat suffers diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, you should bring it and the flower (if it’s possible) to your vet immediately.

Guest post by: Linda Mathews

Linda is an editor of catspurfection.com. Animals have always been a passion of hers. She enjoys animal science, animal husbandry, training, and market animal research. Linda watches everything like a hawk!

Filed Under: Pets and Animals Tagged With: behavior, cats, home, lessons, outdoors, pet allergies, pets, photos, wild animals

Comments

  1. GGof9 says

    March 22, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Great reminders…couldn’t do without our furry friends. Let’s keep them safe and healthy!

  2. The Island Cats says

    March 5, 2020 at 5:45 am

    Thanks for this reminder of things that could be dangerous to us.

  3. Monika says

    April 8, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    Thank you for this post and a great reminder. I am so NOT looking forward to the flea and tick season! At the moment, I am writing a post about the dangers of some kinds of flea and tick medication for cats. That is also a potential danger to think about.

  4. Athena says

    April 6, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Great post. So many dangers cat owners need to be aware of.

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

  5. Eastside Cats says

    April 5, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Manny and Chili Bruce have attempted door dashing, so I’m going to read this list of hazards to them; maybe they’ll lay off the escape routines!

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      April 5, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Hope it helps. My boys take it as a personal challenge!

  6. Ellen Pilch says

    April 4, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Excellent post, so many dangers we need to be aware of.

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