How do you keep a cat out of a room? I am allergic and it comes in when I am not there.?

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Also others allow it in. I want to spray something or put some smell that cats hate near the door so even if someone in the room invites the damn thing in it will not enter. I know there are things to keep them out of the garden but those spays say not to use indoors. And there are other things that are toxic to humans and if I put it down the kid will get in it. I am not fond of kids eithers, but I really don't want to poison either of them. What can I use?

Actually, I don't live there. I have a storage room there for my business and the cat can open the door. Long story. Anyway a spay is the answer. If I am there and the cat comes around I can spray her with a water gun to train her. The other people are not cosiderate, no matter how much I tell them they love the little kreacher and let her in to keep them company while they work. Long story...

I like the idea of the CatScram thing. It is rather expensive, but I will get one.

So many good answers. Thanks you all. I store things there because it is my friends house and she works for me and it is easy for her if I have it there. But she just doesn't understand allergies. I was visiting tonight and the cat pushed the door open and went in... I followed with a water pistol.. ha.. ha.. it works. It is not her cat, person who lives upstairs owns it. I will get something for when I am not there. I told my friend that people here thought she was insensitive and I think she is begining to understand a bit. Thanks again.

Answer 1

Keep in mind that cat repellant sprays must be reapplied fairly often to remain effective.

My favorite method of keeping cats out of a room is called Ssscat. It is completely harmless to cats and kids. It has a motion detector that you can point towards the door. When the cat comes near it, it sprays a harmless but quite surprising burst of air at them. (Similar to compressed air you use to clean your keyboard or electronics.) It sends most cats upwards and sideways about two feet in the air in surprise. It doesn't take many attempts for them to stop trying altogether. You can turn it off while you're there (so you don't set it off yourself) and leave it armed and ready while you're gone. I got it at Petsmart, but I assume you can get it online, as well.

It works. Trust me.

Answer 2

I live with someone who is allergic to cats, and she keeps her door shut at all times. It sounds like you need to sit down with the people you are living with and explain to them that you need to keep your room cat-free, and that it's not okay to let the cat into your room under any circumstance. I really don't understand why anyone would let a cat into your room when they know that you are allergic. Sounds like what you could use is some new roommates. :)

Edit: Just read your answer; I'm so sorry that you have such inconsiderate coworkers! Is it a stray? If so, that could be dangerous for everyone involved... what if it were to bite the kid? It could be diseased! Maybe if you approached it from that angle, your coworkers might be a little more sympathetic to your situation.

Aside from that, the spray bottle technique works well as long as the cat can't tell where the water is coming from. Always spray when they're not looking at you. It only works if they associate it with the situation and not you, otherwise it just won't come around when you're around. Which really doesn't help much. Good luck! :)

Answer 3

Eucalyptus oil and citrus scents are offensive to cats.

Use an air freshener that has one or both in the room.

Alternatively you could leave an open jar of Noxima in the room or burn a citrus scented candle/inscence, or make a potpurri pouch of eucalyptus, lemon peel, orange peel, etc and hang it just inside the door. If the room is closed, the smell should get strong enough to keep the cat away.

Answer 4

Perhaps I'm missing something, but if it is your business, don't you make the rules? Is this the only storage space you can get for your business? Consider moving if it is that much of a problem.

If neither of those are an option, try rubbing lemon or orange peel around the door. You could also use concentrated lemon oil. Cats don't like citrus.

Answer 5

They have coyote or fox urine in crystal and liquid form this should keep the cat away. If you have children running around the house use the liquid form and use a rag to coat the door jams and base boards. Maybe throw a rug in the doorway with the scent on it. Its non toxic to humans and you wont be able to smell it.

Answer 6

What about sprays that are sold in the pet stores to keep the cats away from the couches to keep away from scratching?I'm using one of them on my couches.It seems to be working.They are not toxic to humans at all.They just have some ingredients which we can't smell but cats can and they hate.I bought mine for $10 but it is a big one.There are cheaper ones but no cheap stuff works good.

Answer 7

Keeping the door shut would be the obvious answer.

There are also some plug-in electrical devices that put out a high pitched sound that animals hate but we can't hear.

Check out this link for more ideas.

Answer 8

can't recall the name but they sell sprays in most pet stores and pet sections of stores (grocery/wal mart etc)
that is for keeping animals away. you should be able to spray that near your door.
i don't know why you can't just keep the door closed. i'm not sure what your living arrangements are but your house mates or family should have enough consideration for you to keep the cat out

Answer 9

Try getting allergy medication if you already dont and Im really not sure what your living arrangment is but I think if its harmful to your health you should ask whoever keeps the cat to keep it inside their room

Answer 10

maybe you need to find a kid and cat free home to live in? other than that can't you put a lock on your door? to keep the people out that let the cat in?