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Hazards & Safety terms
What can hurt a cat: poisons, plants, heat, cold, falls and household dangers.
Lily toxicityPoisoning by true lilies and daylilies, which can cause fatal kidney failure in cats from even a small amount of leaf, flower or pollen.Breakaway collarA cat collar with a clasp designed to pop open under strain so the cat can free itself if the collar snags.Cat harnessA set of straps or a vest that fits around a cat's chest and back so it can be clipped to a lead for supervised outdoor time.Cat-proofingChecking a home for hazards a curious cat could chew, swallow, climb, squeeze into or fall from, and removing or blocking them.CatioA fully enclosed outdoor space, from a window box to a garden room, where a cat can enjoy fresh air without roaming free.PicaThe habit of chewing or eating things that are not food, such as wool, fabric, plastic or string, which can cause blockages.Righting reflexThe reflex that lets a falling cat twist its body in mid-air so it lands on its feet.