🔴 HIGH — Dangerous
Why is it risky?
Not a toxin, a strangulation hazard. Looped cords can catch around a cat's neck during play, especially for cats who jump onto windowsills.
Affected Systems
Respiratory
Symptoms
Labored breathing, panic, visible cord marks or wounds around the neck in survived incidents.
What To Do
This is a prevention issue rather than a treatment one, install cord shorteners/cleats or switch to cordless blinds in any room your cat has access to.
Notes
A leading cause of accidental strangulation deaths in cats, and significantly underreported compared to toxic ingestions.
Sources
→ Humane Society safety guidance ; veterinary emergency literature
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