Most people just aren't very neat in their garages. In addition to ignoring the drips and puddles coming from their cars — which can include deadly antifreeze, of course — folks can be careless about storing insecticides, paints, cleaning supplies, and fertilizers, all of which can be toxic.

Although cats are considerably more discriminating in what they eat than dogs are, making sure you safely store household chemicals and clean up all spills promptly is still a good idea.

Another garage danger: the door. A garage door in the open position makes a nifty, high hiding place for a cat, but that secure perch can injure your pet if you set the door in motion while he's there.

And while you're at it, don't forget to check out other places cats get into — and sometimes shut up in — such as basements and closets.