With February in full swing, love is in the air! But Valentine’s Day can bring potential hazards for your cat, from tempting chocolates to glittering gifts. Here’s how to protect your pawlentine!

1. Keep Sweet Treats Out of Paw’s Reach

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to shower our favorite hoomans with chocolates, heart-shaped candies, and red gummies. Resist the temptation to give your furbaby these sweet treats, though, or you’ll have to take an unromantic trip to the vet! 

⚠️ Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to cats; it can cause cardiac and respiratory problems, nausea, seizures, and even death. 

Valentine’s Day treats containing these ingredients are also unsafe for kitty consumption:

• Xylitol, a sweetener often used in candy and gum
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Nuts 
• Raisins
• Yeast, commonly found in baked goods

To keep your kitty out of your V-day treats, store them in a sealed container on a high shelf or in a locked cupboard. 

Heading out on a date with your hooman Valentine? The Furbo 360° Cat Camera will keep a watchful eye on your furry companion while you’re out. Thanks to the Auto Cat Tracking and Night Vision features, you’ll get a crystal-clear view of everything that happens in your absence. And if you spot your kitty eyeing up a toxic snack, you can use the Treat Tossing feature to divert their attention with the tap of a button! 

2. Beware of Bouquets

Valentine’s Day might feel incomplete without a beautiful bouquet, but many flowers pose a danger to cats! Roses are a classic, romantic Valentine’s gift...but their thorns can cause injury if your curious kitty takes an experimental swipe at them. Worse still, ingesting a thorn can cause serious puncture wounds in your cat’s mouth, as well as diarrhea and vomiting. 

Here’s a list of other safe and harmful flowers found in many Valentine’s Day bouquets: 

If you receive a bouquet this Valentine’s Day, make sure to carefully remove rose thorns and place the vase out of your cat’s reach. You can even enclose your flowers in mesh to keep curious paws at bay!

But what if your cat finds an overlooked petal? Furbo Cat Nanny provides AI-powered Smart Alerts, including a Vomit Alert, to let you know in real time if your kitty has tried to snack on your Valentine's Day bouquet. Plus, the Crying Alert will immediately tip you off about any painful thorn-related mishaps!

3. Cat-Proof Your Presents

Whether you’ve received a ribbon-wrapped box, a sparkly ring, or a glittery card, something in your Valentine’s haul will probably grab your cat’s attention! Ribbons and other gift wrapping materials often strike cats as irresistibly wiggly new toys. But if your furbaby swallows them, they could cause stomach blockages that will need to be surgically removed. Meanwhile, an unattended piece of jewelry can quickly become a choking hazard, and loose glitter can lead to lung infections if inhaled. 

Nip any CATastrophes in the bud by discarding your gift wrappings right away, and vacuuming up any leftover debris. Then, lock your Valentine’s gifts safely away from prying claws. 

Worried that a scrap of ribbon or a bit of glitter might have escaped your notice? Furbo’s Cat Activity Alert gives you peace of mind by notifying you about any unusual goings-on. If your furbaby finds a dangerous toy, use Furbo’s Real-Time 2-Way Audio feature to get their attention, and head home right away to clean up the hazard.

🐱 Furbo Pro Tip: Avoid mishaps by keeping your kitty occupied while you’re out. The Furbo 360° Cat Camera’s Interactive Feather Wand Toy can serve as the purrfect distraction from a missed wrapper! 

Keep Your Pawlentine Safe and Happy

Your cat wants to spend the rest of their nine lives by your side! Furbo is here to keep your precious pet purrfectly safe on Valentine’s Day, and all year round. 

Grab a Furbo 360° Cat Camera, and show your kitten that you’re smitten! 😻💝