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How to Cat-Proof Your Home

by Rose Martelli (Subscribe to Rose Martelli's posts): Nov 2nd 2009 6:00AM Filed Under: Cats, Pet Health, Pet Training

They say curiosity killed the cat. But a cat's curiosity can also kill your curtains, curios, carpets and more!

The best way to cat-proof your home is to think like a cat. What would a cat want to climb, topple, claw at or play with? Probably all of the following:

- Knickknacks. Anything that is lightweight enough for a cat to push over is a no-no. And don't think you can protect your bric-a-brac by just moving it to a higher shelf. Cats love high shelves! If you can't lock something away in a cabinet, better to move it to a lower shelf where it'll look less tempting and have a shorter fall should the cat get to it.

- Drapes and curtains. Cats love to climb these, and their favorite target is window treatments that hang low to the floor. See if you can tie up the ends so they're out of the cat's reach. Alternately, try spritzing them regularly with a cat-repelling scent like citrus or pine.

- Upholstered furniture. The arms of fabric-covered chairs and couches are particular feline favorites because they're hard enough to offer resistance to the cat's scratching. Consider making or investing in inexpensive cloth or plastic coverings at least for the arms. Also, a scratching post or cat tree can be a godsend in these situations by providing the cat a better outlet for its clawing cravings.

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