Safe usage of moth balls in home with a cat?

I'm new to your site today and I can tell I am really going to love being a member. :goodvibes: I have a problem right off, that I hope you can help me with. I need to use some moth balls in my home, but I know they can be very,very toxic to animals. Does anyone know if the balls are used properly in a bedroom closet, is it safe for my cat as long as he never even goes into that room? I know that they emit an odor that can be dangerous, but from what I read, Beck,my cat, would have to be in the same room to breath any odors. And also, I no longer have small children in the home, so there is no danger of them accidentally letting Beck in the bedroom, or of them getting hurt themselves. I, as a fairly new cat owner, could really use the advise of some more experienced cat lovers and owners. Thanks,Nanak

I personally wouldn't use mothballs at all in the home with children or pets. I've heard that fumes from mothballs can damage a cat's liver. Mothballs are made of some pretty toxic stuff.:sick: Maybe try cedar wood chips to repel the moths. There's gotta be healthier alternatives to mothballs out there.

I wouldn't use them either. I don't think the fumes are any better for humans than they are for pets too.

Cindy

cedar planks do the same thing. you can get ones to hang in your closet or put in drawers - works well.

I agree. Use the cedar instead. :)