Feb 15 2009
Keeping Your Cat’s Toys Clean
Just as it is important to keep a child’s toys clean and safe, it is also important to keep your kitty’s toys clean. I thought I’d share some tips about keeping your cat’s toys clean that I read in Cat Fancy magazine the other day. I hope you find them useful and informative.
1. Wash fabric toys in the washing machine several times each year. I’d recommend using a detergent without any odors or dyes, such as detergents made for people with allergies. Try All: Free and Clear.
2. Wash nonporous toys with hot water and dish soap. This will ensure all of the dirt and bacteria are removed from your cat’s favorite playthings.
3. Store cat toys in a container or tub. Ensure the storage container isn’t something your cat can tear apart or eat, like baskets. Those clear tubs with lids department stores like Wal-Mart and Target sell would be a good place to store cat toys.
Give your cat a few things to play with at a time and rotate the toys every couple of days. This way, your house will appear less cluttered and your cat won’t be overwhelmed with choices on which toys to play with.
4. Finally, throw away any toys with loose parts your cat may eat. Throw away any broken toys as well. If string, bells, feathers, or other parts on toys are swallowed, it could cause intestinal blockage, digestive issues, and even death for your cat. Replace any broken toys your cat loves to keep him or her happy.
Cats love their toys. Make sure they stay safe by regularly cleaning your cat’s toys and throwing away and replacing any broken toys.
