Is your cat fascinated with all things bags? Are they trying to call in the bag before you’ve taken out the groceries? Cats and bags might make for some great videos, but they can be far from a purrfect combination.

What is so fascinating about bags anyway?

We get it! It’s hard for your cat to resist those crinkly sounds! Like the rustle of a mouse over leaves, the sound of a crinkly bag is something that most cats can’t ignore.

Maybe your cat enjoys being the center of attention? We’ve all heard how much commotion a cat and a bag can make!

Mostly, cats just love to explore all the things that come into your home - and if it happens to make noise, even better!

not all bags are created equal

While we often think of paper bags making these sounds, plastic bags also get your cats’ attention. Whether it’s plastic bags for shopping or the plastic ‘wrap’ used in shipping boxes, it seems like plastic is everywhere. Did you know plastic and cats can be a dangerous combination?

What could go wrong?

Your cat could get the handles of the plastic bags wrapped around their neck which could cut off their air supply.

Many plastic bags are made from a substance that cats can’t resist. Not only does the bag make noise, but your cat might think you brought them a special treat. Ingestion of plastic could lead to blockage or suffocation.

Keep your cats safe!

Plastic bags are NOT toys. Keep plastic and plastic bags out of your cat’s reach. If your feline just can’t resist chewing on plastic, it may be time for a visit to your vet to rule out other issues.