Safety of candies with cat in house?
I had several candies in individual plastic bags. I assembled paper bags to group together various candies to give to my classmates. I did this on a carpeted floor, with the plastic bags of candy over copy paper (occasionally touching carpet) and the paper bags that they would go into sitting directly on the carpet. I have a cat; cats step in their own litterboxes. The cat has not been in the house for a week. The candy itself, of course, has never touched anything but the hands of the woman who put them in the plastic bags.
Is there a risk if I give my classmates the candies?
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I don't see any risk with the candy itself, as you state that it is individually wrapped. The only issue I see, and it is probably a fairly low risk issue, is if you have classmates who are severely allergic to cats. I suppose there is potential for the bags to pick up some cat hair...but, now I am getting dangerously close to dealing with a health concern, which is off topic on our site. So, my short answer is, for the individually wrapped candy...no significant risk.
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Make sure candy is out of reach for cats Many Halloween candies, especially chocolate, are toxic to cats and dogs. To be safe, keep the candy bowl well out of reach of animals. If you think your cat or dog has eaten something dangerous, contact the Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.Is candy toxic to cats?
Candy should be kept away from cats and children should be dissuaded from sharing their sugary treats with their pets. Although much candy is not poisonous to cats, it offers no benefits without the sugar hit or metabolism to use it for energy.What is poisonous to cats in the house?
Even a fraction of a teaspoon of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) can be a fatal dose for a cat due to its harmful effects on the kidneys. Other examples of highly toxic items (even at small doses) include Lilies for cats, Tulips for dogs, Tylenol (acetaminophen) and other NSAIDS, and rodenticides (rat bait).What should you not have around cats?
Foods that are Dangerous or Toxic to Cats- Onions and Garlic. ...
- Raw Eggs, Raw Meat & Bones. ...
- Chocolate and Caffeinated Drinks. ...
- Alcohol and Raw Dough. ...
- Milk and Dairy Products. ...
- Grapes and Raisins. ...
- Dog Food. ...
- Preventing Cats from Eating Dangerous Foods.
Why should we not keep cats at home?
The Not-So-Great Outdoors It can only be prevented by keeping cats indoors. It is one of several deadly diseases that cats who roam outdoors can catch. Unattended cats also face dangers posed by dogs, wildlife, and the scariest predator of all, humans.How To Sneak Candy In Class! Edible DIY School Supplies! Prank Wars!
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