Kitten-Proofing Your Home: Room Guide

Why Kitten-Proofing Is Essential

Kittens explore with their mouths and paws, much like human toddlers. A thorough room-by-room audit prevents accidents.

Kitchen Hazards

• Secure trash cans with lids
• Store cleaning products in locked cabinets
• Check behind appliances for small gaps
• Keep dishwasher and oven doors closed
• Secure dangling cords from appliances

Bathroom Safety

Keep toilet lids closed. Store medications in closed cabinets. Never leave a bathtub filled unattended.

Living Room

• Secure loose electrical cords with cord covers
• Remove toxic houseplants (lilies, pothos, dieffenbachia)
• Check recliners before operating
• Remove small objects from low shelves
• Secure bookshelves that could topple

Bedroom

Check under beds for small items. Keep closet doors closed. Ensure window screens are secure.

Safe Room Setup

Designate one room as the initial safe space with bed, litter box, food, water, scratching post, and toys.