What you can do to make home safer for your cat; solving stinky shoes problem

January 15, 2017 at 12:20 a.m. | Updated January 15, 2017 at 12:20 a.m.

by Heloise - Advice

Heloise
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Dear Readers: Descendants from the wild, cats are jumpers and naturally curious. This can be a problem around the house. Here are some hints to make your home safer for your cat:

  • Breakable knickknacks and antique treasures should be secured.
  • Houseplants are tricky-they can be poisonous.
  • Keep the lid down on the toilets.
  • Lock up chemical cleaners and medicines that can be ingested.
  • Unplug electrical cords and wrap them to prevent chewing.
  • Close the clothes dryer to keep kitty out-it's a warm space.
  • Keep claws neatly trimmed.

Cats will always explore, but making their home turf safer is smart.-Heloise

 

PET PAL

Dear Readers: A reader in Big Timber, Mont., invites us to meet Boltz. Boltz is a beautiful 1-year-old border collie who has the cutest half-white and half-black face, and he is comfy, snuggled up against the couch. To see Boltz and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on "Pet of the Week."-Heloise

 

STINKY SHOES

Dear Heloise: After surgery, my sheepskin slippers and one pair of special shoes were all my doctor would allow me to wear. In time, both were stinky.

I use a fragrant deodorant soap to shower, so I had several new, unopened bars. I placed a fresh bar in each slipper. Now my shoes have a lovely fragrance.-Naomi in Montana

 

MAKEUP MANEUVER

Dear Heloise: If you're like me, I first put on my makeup, then the top I'm wearing that day. I put my head in facing the back and then turn the top around, and put my arms in the sleeves. No makeup on my top all day! I do the reverse to remove the garment.

I never miss your articles in the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader.-Joy C., Ozark, Mo.

 

FRAMING SEED PACKETS

Dear Heloise: Several weeks after moving into a new apartment, I was stymied by what to hang on a long, narrow wall in the kitchen.

While in the hardware store, I noticed seed packets, with photos so beautiful that they seemed to be painted.

I bought eight of them, got small black frames and WOW! The wall looks spectacular!-Shannon B. in Dallas

 

WARM WALKER

Dear Heloise: On chilly mornings, I toss my sweatshirt in the clothes dryer for a few minutes. This helps me stay warm before I am warmed up. It works for hats, gloves and socks, too.-John K. in New York

If you've got your furry friend with you, toss the dog's sweater in, too, to keep him warm!-Heloise

 

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