Heading off to bed one night, we came into the kitchen and found this scene on the floor!
A new package of gum had been left on top of the microwave and someone's nose found it! Angus loves mint WAY more than cat nip.
Luckily, he just sniffed and bit into a few pieces. All pieces were pretty much intact except for teeth marks.
The vet told us we were lucky he didn't ingest any because some sugarless gums contain a highly toxic chemical called xylitol.
Just to be safe...
Move over Snafu, Angus is coming!
Plenty of room left...yeah...
~Lisa Co9T
Wow! We're glad he didn't chew any either!!
ReplyDeleteWe've never seen a cat who likes gum, but it makes sense that the mint would be the draw.
ReplyDeleteWe think you need another microwave. Or two.
Oh my goodness - Snafu!! I'm so glad you are ok and didn't eat any of that gum - it;s bad for you!
ReplyDeleteA great way to use the microwave btw!
:-)
Take care
x
I'm glad that the kitty did not ingest the gum. I a wondering how healthy the gum is for humans if they put such toxic chemicals in it. Perhaps the sugar is worth having compared to what replaces it. Deb
ReplyDeleteOh my word...Snafu must have had a hint of bad salmon breath. I love the microwave as a safe!! Too funny.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that sugarless gum was toxic thanks for the heads up.
Madi and Mom
Oh my!! I keep most of my gum in my purse but I have some on the side of the bed. None of Da Boys have been interested but I'll keep an eye out the next time we get a new "baby"!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're glad he didn't eat any.
ReplyDeleteThe last picture made me chuckle though. We use our microwave for much the same thing nowadays.
Looks like you are going to need one microwave for cooking in (or thawing etc) and one as a "lockbox"!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised about the xylitol being toxic for cats - it is fine for people. something new to learn every day.
I always get a good laugh whenever you show your microwave door opened ! Love hearing about your kitties. You have quite group of cuties !
ReplyDeleteWe are very happy you didn't chew any of it....and our mama was surprised to hear there were bad "kitty" things in it.....now she's wondering how good it could be for humans???? ....of course CHOCOLATE is the very best for our humans and it's toxic for us.......:)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that, is that why there is "stuff" in our microwave?
ReplyDeleteWe didn't know about sugerfree gum being toxic to cats; we're glad Angus is ok...xo...Calle, Halle, Sukki
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting, I guess mommy needs to put her gum up too!
ReplyDeleteWe thinks it is funny you puts your stuffs in the microwave- where does you heat your stinky Goodness?
Has a great weekend, and thanks fur the tip!
oh boy. see the pile of things adding up in your microwave.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that Angus didn't ingest anything. My kitty Flip loves to lick scotch tape or stickers (the tacky side). I think he likes the taste of it. I have to hide all the tape and stickers from him. The cat carrier we have came with a huge sticker on one side. I had to rip it off and clean out the remnant or he would keep licking it.
Firstly, we think it's kinda funny that he likes MINT! And furry happy to hear he didn't EAT any of it and get a hurty bellie! Too funny Angus!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that no one got into it. We knew about xylitol but it didn't even occur to us til you mentioned it. But it is true - a lot of minty stuff also has xylitol sometimes - gum, mints, toothpaste.
ReplyDeleteAnd we use the microwave as a safe for stuff too, though usually not for long periods of time.
I understand hiding the stationery tidy.... but they attack the *calendar*?! :)
ReplyDeleteI laughed and laughed...your kitchen organizer is so awesome.
ReplyDeleteAngus just wants fresh breath. Our Moms stash things in our microwave once in awhile too. Now we know why!
ReplyDeleteWow never knew it was toxic. Thank goodness it didnt get eaten.. Thanks for sharing that.. Hugs GJ x
ReplyDeleteWe fear pretty soon that microwave isn't going to be big enough, with Angus joining the game.
ReplyDelete*wow*
ReplyDeleteHe looks nipped out -- and he was minted out!
We are glad he didn't chew either!
purrs
>^,,^<
Abby
The microwave makes a good safe.
ReplyDeleteWe had no idea!
ReplyDeleteWell that's a little scary. I'm so paranoid about what we leave out because we have 2 kitties that constantly get into everything too. How do you use the microwave??
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