2007-03-14 11:39:54 · 5 answers · asked by windriver 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Put something distasteful on the cord to discourage chewing. Substances to try: tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, Bitter Apple/Orange, nail-biting nailpolish, orange/lemon peel. If you cannot find a substance that will repel your cat, you may wish to use gaffer's tape to secure exposed cords. Gaffer's tape comes in a variety of colors and you will probably be able to find something relatively inconspicuous. (Duct tape can also be used, but it's pretty messy and hard to clean up if you're moving out of an apartment. Consider permanent wiring if you own your place: installment behind walls, etc.
This will work on other chewed items, as well, although you will need to check the compatibility of the chewed item with the substance you put on it.
Watch how your cat is for the next few days. If he loses appetite and becomes letharic, you need to take him to the vet.
2007-03-14 12:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol the cat is fine i know becuase my mates dog did the same thing and he took a look in the inside cheeks and it was all red and inflamed. It might be the wire that scratched up his mouth or like the last guy said electircal burn. give it a week i should think
2007-03-14 11:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the lamp on that he is chewing the chord to...he'll quit chewing eventually!
Good luck!
2007-03-14 11:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by jmrob29 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably cat got shocked and or burned his mouth no need to take to a vet should get better with time
2007-03-14 11:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by bullwinkle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put foil around wires. they do not like this.
2007-03-14 12:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by shannon m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋