In addition, placing cedar blocks or hot chili peppers on the soil, or hanging the plants out of kitty's reach will help eliminate any potential problems. Toilet bowls or other water reservoirs could mean danger, especially for kittens. Remove the temptation to play with exposed electrical wires by shortening cords and fastening them to baseboards. Apply pepper, hot sauce, ginger, alum, or bitter apple to exposed cords to discourage chewing. Avoid toys smaller that a ping-pong ball or toys with easily removable parts that could be swallowed.
Cats love a cozy, enclosed space to curl up in at nap time.
Be sure to check crawl spaces, attics, clothes dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators prior to use, and before closing after use. A hand or tool could slip and cause injury to your cat. Screens on exterior doors will help prevent your cat from escaping to the outdoors. If you keep a litter box in the garage, clean up any spilled antifreeze. Most cats like its sweet taste and even a few drops can cause irreversible kidney failure if swallowed.