We love our little feline friends almost like they are our children and, in many ways, they are just like small children. They are very intelligent and inquisitive. That’s probably why they have nine lives because, as we all know, “Curiosity killed the cat!”
Unfortunately, this saying can become all too true if you do not take steps to avoid tragedy. When it comes to your pets’ safety, the comparison to small children is very appropriate. You should “cat proof” your home just as you would “child proof” it!
One potential danger that could easily present itself to your cats is from the cords that control window blinds, drapes and other window treatments. These cords often dangle down from the window treatments in such a way as to be irresistible to your cats when they encounter them on their patrols through the house. The cords can easily entice your furry friends to jump and paw at them and grab them in their teeth.
The major problem is that the cords are usually looped so that your cats’ heads could easily slip through the loop. To compound the danger, a cat would have the natural tendency to bite down on the cord and twist her body around, thus wrapping the cord around her neck. Also, many of the window treatment cords tend to hang at a level where once your cat grabs one, only her rear legs would be on the floor and most, if not all, of her weight would be suspended on the cord.
All of this could lead to the unthinkable...so please take steps to avoid a tragedy!
It is quite easy to remove the danger presented by window treatment cords to your cats; just think like the parent of an infant! Get yourself some cord winders that are sold where you buy other infant safety products. They are available at local hardware stores, large retailers like Walmart and online. A great source for this type of product that I have found is BabyEarth.com
The cord winders are very inexpensive and simple to use with straightforward instructions right on the packaging. They effectively remove these cords as a potential danger to your pets. They do not detract from the look of your window treatments because they can be placed out of sight behind the window treatments. It is well worth a little effort to employ them in order to help ensure that you and your cats have many happy years together!
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