Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail... The Easter Bunny loves cats as much as we do here at Kitty Love Pet Sitting! That's why he wanted to join us in letting you know some Easter related dangers for cats to avoid that are common household items amongst Easter celebrations... 1. Chocolate - Although cats typically don't seek it out, some can be curious with just about anything, so it's best to just have the chocolate stored safely away. Chocolate can be dangerous and cause medical complications, some of which can be serious. Super yummy for us, NOT at all good for our feline fur babies. You can read more about chocolate toxicity here. 2. Fake / Artificial Easter "Grass" - Easter baskets are usually filled with this festive and colorful item. It is delightful for us to look at it so your kitty might be inclined to want to play with it or even attempt to eat it (they do, after all, love to eat actual grass), so please do NOT leave this "grass" anywhere for kitty to find. It is [...]

It's time for Easter which is a special holiday celebrated by many beyond the egg hunts and baskets, you might have an Easter lily in your home because they are beautiful and give off an incredible aroma. However, I have found that people are not aware of the unfortunate danger that they pose to your indoor cats. As a pet sitter, I have been into homes with the lilies out for enjoyment of unsuspecting clients and as a precaution I have to the initiative and safely stored them in a safe place out of reach from the cats. (photo credit: Chicago Vet Emergency Center ) There is a possibility the cats would not be interested in playing with or chewing on the plant. However, I do not leave anything to chance. I know how curious cats are and would rather err on the 100% side of caution when it comes to their health and safety. I leave behind an informative flyer to educate the client on the possible dangers of the Easter lily, amongst other lilies. I encourage you to be [...]

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your beloved pets! It's a day we all cherish as it reminds us of keeping LOVE in our life which includes the unconditional love of the pets we love so dearly. Loving our pets also means keeping them safe from everyday household dangers that may be making their way into your home on this lovely holiday. Namely, CHOCOLATE and FLOWERS!  (other things we LOVE, right?!) Did you know that chocolate and certain types of flowers are toxic to cats?  I did not always know these things myself so I realize the importance of enlightening other pet parents. Chocolate Chocolate is a favorite gift to give and receive at Valentine's Day. After all, it's divinely delicious! But for cats, it can be quite dangerous if ingested. So please be sure to keep your chocolates in a place like a cabinet or drawer where your curious kitty cannot accidentally take a few bites and become sick. Read more about why chocolate is bad for your kitty. Flowers Flowers are wildly popular on Valentine's Day. I absolutely [...]