Dangers Keep in mind that kittens are like babies. They need you to protect them and keep them safe. Please be sure that all doors and windows are kept closed. If your kitten does manage to get out of the house, it is very unlikely he will find his way back. There are many poisonous plants, which are listed on our "Plants Poisonous to Cats" sheet, but there are also many other dangers in a home for a new kitten. The bathroom flush presents a huge danger to a kitten and also to an adult cat. Keep in mind the lid up on a flush is to a kitten what a swimming pool is to a two year old child. Chemicals to keep flushes clean smelling can be deadly to a cat drinking from the flush. Please keep your flush lid down. Be careful with household chemicals stored under sinks. Keep covers on tight and doors latched. Also, protect your kitten from chemicals in your garage or basement such as antifreeze, insecticides, and lawn fertilizer. All are poisonous and can be deadly to cats. Here is a list of foods we eat that are poisonous to cats: apple seeds, apricot seeds/pits, avocado fruit/pit, cherry (the whole thing), eggplant (the greens), mushrooms, onion, potato, rhubarb (leaf), tobacco, and tomato (greens). Kitten Proofing Kittens will try to eat everything and anything they can but their favorite items usually are; strings, tinsel, rubber bands, shoe laces, and yarn.  A good general rule for kitten proofing your home is put everything away that is small enough to swallow. Kittens love to explore and will go places you can not even imagine.  Be careful when closing your washer, dryer, dishwasher, or refrigerator.  And make certain that a kitten has not hurried in while your head was turned.  Crawling up into a recliner while it is reclined or crawling up into a box spring that has just a tiny tear in it, can be extremely dangerous for a young kitten. A new owner should also check window screens to be sure they are securely fastened.  If not, a kitten could fall out of the window and become injured or lost.  Electrical cords can be of interest to kittens.  The cords should be hidden, tied-up, or placed in rubber tubing to keep kittens safe.  Be sure to also tie up all window blind cords and never leave cat toys or teasers with ropes out when you are away.  A kitten or even an adult can very easily get tied up or injured. Poisonous plants such as; philodendrons, lilies, and hydrangeas, to name a few, should be kept out of reach.  Kittens will not hesitate to make a meal of a house plant.  Some adults will not both plants, but it is best to keep plants out of reach.  Chocolate, onions, tomatoes, and all medicine should be put away and not left on counter tops as they are poisonous to cats. The best rule to follow is to use common sense when kitten proofing your home.  And if in doubt, put it away and make it safe.