My cat is permantly indoors, and usually has food still left in his bowl and kittly litter is avalible.
2006-08-11 17:20:22 · 18 answers · asked by queenchrystee 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Okay, we've tried squirt bottles - it became a game for them to scratch, run away, and then come back and scratch some more. The only thing that worked (and it was a PITA) was taping aluminum foil over the bottom half of the door. Our cats HATE aluminum foil. Once they stopped, we left the foil up for a week and then took it down and crossed our fingers. No scratching since ... but the early morning meowing for breakfast continues.
2006-08-11 18:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by amivins 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't like sticky surface so get the below and use the masking tape to attach the board on your door without damaging the surface:
* a cardboard (same width as the door and at least 24 inches tall)
* double sided tapes (enough to cover the cardboard)
* masking tape or painter tape
2006-08-12 02:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by IDalingI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i empathise with u! my cat does the same thing. i've tried rubbing lemon on my door but it didn't work. she still does it but she's only inside at the moment as she's had kittens otherwise she's outside. maybe rub something on the door that she doesn't like the smell of or place something that scares her by ur door. good luck To all the people who say to leave the door open - my cat still scratched the door when i did this. some cats just have attitudes. my cat's attitude is "don't call me I'll call u"
2006-08-12 00:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Unless you have another room you can shut him in, he will keep doing it. Cats can't seem to learn not to scratch at doors when humans want to sleep. You could, of course, let him sleep on your bed, but he'd probably get you up anyway - cats like early mornings better than most people do.
2006-08-12 00:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try playing with him more before you go to bed. Tire him out. Sometimes cats get into a habit or routine so do something to try to break that habit.
My cat used to run around like a madman at around 6 AM. Hunger couldn't explain it. If I grabbed him to cuddle he'd usually be good for another hour or two.
2006-08-12 00:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by stimply 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your cat just wants to see you, keep your door open... make a small bed for your cat on the floor...even if it is a pillow with a blanket over it. Then maybe your cat will sleep according to your routine, and try not to wake you up.
2006-08-12 00:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by curious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat is an outdoor cat,but I'm here anyway.She would scratch the outside door trim.As long as I gave her hell for it the more she did it.When I wouldn't pay any attention she stopped.She now knows approximately when I'm going to check for her and she's there.If this is unusual then call me lucky.
2006-08-12 00:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by seasons150 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can put carpet scraps on the corners of your door jam to keep him from ruining the wood, I also noticed that when I put a small lead out side when I garden he was also fine, he wanted my attention and to be outside to eat grass or get fresh air, not proven , but it worked for me
2006-08-12 00:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by fanmay 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go and buy a $1 empty spray bottle and fill it with water. Spray him every time he does it and he will stop. Cats are very easy to train this way.
2006-08-12 00:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by cabbiegrl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First analyze what your reaction to the cat is when you do react? Do you feed the cat again? Something you are doing is reinforcing the behavior. Eliminate the reinforcement.
2006-08-12 00:23:03 · answer #10 · answered by whozethere 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋