Is there something cats can chew thats safe, similar to rawhide for dogs?
— H.H., Seminole, FL A: If you have a chewer, consider purchasing a wire protector at a home improvement store. If your kitty begins to nibble through a live wire, the consequences could be deadly. Also, remove as many plants as you can, since the foliage may cause an upset tummy or far worse. “First, make your home as kitten-safe as possible,” says feline veterinarian Dr. Ilona Rodan of Madison, WI. “Second, offer her choices appropriate for her chewing. A small percent of cats will chew on rawhide.” Moisten the rawhide just a bit, then warm it slightly in the microwave. Rodan likes the idea of purchasing C.E.T. chews, specially made for cats to chew on for dental benefits, or using Hill’s prescription TD (some cats may actually prefer the canine TD; more to chomp on). You might even go as far as stuffing the chews into a Kong toy made for dogs or into a sterilized dog bone for your kitty to spend time and effort to remove. Rodan is co-chair for the first-ever Feline Life Stage Guide
