Cat Health & Safety

“Counter surfing” cats are in for a rude awakening and are always at risk of burns if they jump up onto in-use or recently used stovetops. And kitties that jump, perch, or sleep on wood stoves and radiators in the summer can have a painful surprise when the temperature drops and these home-heating appliances go into use again. You can protect your cat’s paws by training them to keep off these surfaces throughout the year and giving them plenty of safer, more exciting, elevated perch options instead. Another reason to keep your cats off your stove: Cats have started house fires by bumping into burner knobs and rubbing or walking across touch-sensitive controls!