[onscreen action] A family is sitting on the floor petting a cat. [female narrator] As a new pet parent, you'll soon find out there are lots of great products that can enrich your cat's life. But it's important you have the essentials. [onscreen action] A woman holding a cat. [onscreen text] Cat Necessities - High Quality Cat Food. - Food & Water Bowls. - Sleeping Area/Pet Bed. - Litter Box & Litter. - Toys. - Scratching Post. - ID Tag & Collar. [narrator] These are a high quality cat food, food and water bowls, a sleeping area or pet bed, a litter box and litter, some toys, a scratching post, and finally, even if he's micro-chipped, you'll want to have an ID tag and collar, which should be worn at all times, in case he accidentally gets out. [onscreen action] A woman is demonstrating a breakaway collar. [narrator] We recommend a breakaway collar, which will come off easily and prevent choking if it gets snagged on anything. [onscreen action] A cat is sitting in a cat tower. [narrator] Now, let's show you how to make your home safe and cat friendly. [onscreen action] A lady is putting a screen on a window. [onscreen text] Trainer’s Secret: Check screens periodically for holes. [narrator] Make sure all window screens are secure and screen doors are locked, so your cat can't venture outside without you. [onscreen action] A close up of an electrical outlet. A lady installs an outlet cover. [narrator] Next, be aware of electrical dangers. To avoid serious injury or even death by electrical shock, use outlet covers and tuck away electrical cords as best you can. [onscreen action] A woman tucks a lamp cord behind a bed. A woman installs a cord protector. [narrator] Cord containers are also available at most home improvement and baby stores. [onscreen action] Shot of an unprotected fireplace. Shot of an unprotected candle. [narrator] No matter how nice of an environment they create for you, fireplaces and candles can be very dangerous to your cat and your family. [onscreen action] Shot of an unprotected fireplace. Woman blowing out a candle. [narrator] So, be sure there's proper screening in front of your fireplace and keep lit candles well out of your cat's reach. [onscreen action] Narrator on screen speaking. [narrator] Finally, cats love to hide out in recliners and couch cushions, so be careful when you sit down on your couch, and always check beneath you before putting a leg rest up or down on your recliner. [onscreen action] Woman putting a glass in a kitchen sink and putting away a sharp knife. [narrator] Cats love to jump up on counters, so you need to clear them of any dangerous objects, like knives and delicate glass. [onscreen action] Person slide a coffee pot in front of a light switch. [onscreen text] Trainer’s Secret: Unplug appliances when not in use. [narrator] Also, cover your garbage disposal switch, so your cat won't accidentally turn it on when he walks by. [onscreen action] Person covers garbage disposal with drain cover. [narrator] And make sure you use a drain cover. [onscreen action] Woman shoves a pillow between the fridge and the counter. [narrator] Next, close off any space that will allow your cat to climb behind the refrigerator. [onscreen action] Woman closing a dishwasher. [narrator] Keep in mind that dishwashers are also tempting hideouts, so always check them before shutting the door. [onscreen action] Woman installs a child lock on a cabinet door. [narrator] Use child safety locks on all cabinets in your home which contain harmful items. [onscreen action] Woman tosses garbage into a trashcan with lid. [narrator] It's also important to use covered trash cans, or place them in areas your cat can't access. [onscreen action] Woman closing a toilet lid. [narrator] Make sure the toilet bowl lid always stays down. Some cats will try to drink from the toilet and bowl cleaners can be extremely dangerous. [onscreen action] A cat looking around [narrator] Also, if you have a kitten and he accidentally falls into an open toilet, he could drown. [onscreen action] Woman hanging shower curtain over shower rod. [narrator] If you have a cloth shower curtain, consider flipping it up and over the rod when not in use. This will help prevent your kitty from climbing it just for fun. [onscreen action] Narrator on screen. [narrator] Keep in mind, cats love secure, warm places. So, you'll want to keep your washer and dryer doors closed, and always check inside before starting them. [onscreen action] Woman closing off washer and dryer. [narrator] Better yet, make the laundry room off limits to your cat by keeping the door closed. [onscreen action] Woman and little girl petting a cat. [narrator] Finally, attics, basements, garages, and open balconies are simply not safe, and should be off limits to your cat.