Some house and gardenplants should be off-limits. Poinsettia, ivy and rhododendron are just a few that are poisonous to cats.
Its a good idea to keep household cleaners shut away in a cabinet, safe from prying paws. Rat bait and other pesticides are toxic and pose a threat to your pet as well as to neighbouring animals, so your family may want to avoid using these things altogether.
Never leave a cat, or any pet inside a car. Even with the windows open, it can become dangerously hot inside a closed vehicle. Cat do not perspire like humans, so even if you are cool as a cucumber, remember that your fury friend may be feeling overheated.
Cats are famous for craving milk and fish, but the fact is both can upset their stomachs. Other foods to avoid: onions, chocolates and raw egg whites.
Eyes: Clean and shiny
Ears: Clean, dry and free of mites. An odour may indicate an infection
Nose: Dry or just slightly moist
Teeth: White with pink gums
Fur: Clean, soft and flea-less. Part the fur at the base of the tail to check for tiny black flecks, a sign of fleas.
Behaviour: active, alert and willing to play
