She climbs on boxes, then jumps unto to ducts in the unfinished room, we can't close off this room because this is where she eats, drinks, pees and poops. We will not move the litter box and food because she will then get angry and pee all over the place. We will not train her or get rid of her. Is there anything we can spray to keep her off for good.
2007-08-27 10:34:04 · 10 answers · asked by moneylover1597 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't know about a spray but I do know one trick. Get some of the vinyl runner that goes in hallways, it is usually clear. Cut it into the right size pieces and turn it over so the nubbies are facing up. Put it where ever your cat is going that he shouldn't.
This really does work because the nubbies don't hurt but they are very uncomfortable on their paws. You can get the runner at a place like home depot.
Good luck!
2007-08-27 10:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope this helps somewhat.
First and foremost, you can't really punish your cat for clawing the furniture, unless you have provided her with an alternative like a scratching post. If your cat has already scratched a piece of furniture, cover it with plastic and she will likely turn to the post instead. When you catch your cat scratching furniture, try squirting her with a water pistol or squirt bottle and use a firm "No." When she scratches her scratching post, reward her with praise and perhaps a treat.
Other tips for foiling your cat's scratching include putting tin foil in places where the cat tries to scratch. The noise and feeling of it will scare the cat and make them wary of scratching there again. An alternative would be using double stick tape. Put large pieces of double stick tape along the edges of your furniture (where the cat loves to scratch) and the cat will soon avoid those places in frustration. Eventually you can remove the plastic, foil, or tape and the cat will have already been conditioned
to leave the area alone.
An even better alternative to de-clawing is to keep the cat's claws clipped short either by you or a veterinarian. If you're afraid you'll hurt your cat, most vets will clip your cat's claws for only a nominal fee, usually under $10.
With a little time and patience, your cat will direct his scratching to her post and leave your furniture alone, and you won't have had to cripple her to get her to do it.
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2007-08-27 10:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by froggy10282002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy, just spray lime or lemon juice the smell will go away in a week and she will stay off. But spray about 1 time every 2 months.
2007-08-27 10:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by kaseyanswersquestions 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try a spray bottle, I have to do this to keep mine off the table. Believe it or not it's starting to work, I don't have to spray them anymore I just show them the bottle before they jump up and they immediately stop. Will it completely work? I don't know, but it does help and it doesn't hurt them.
2007-08-27 10:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy these strips of slightly sticky almost tape stuff at a pet store. They don't get your house sticky, but they create an annoying feeling for the cat and she will stop going there. After a little while, you can try getting rid of the strips.
2007-08-27 10:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this may sound mean but i use a water gun with water and i squirt the cat one time just to scare it off of what its not supposed to be on. then when he or she gets off i give he or she a treat. it usually takes a few times till the cat gets the message but now i have no problem with my cats climbing on things that there not supposed to climb on. it may sound mean but it works and there attitude towards you doesnt change they still love you just as much. hope i clould be of some help.
2007-08-27 11:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by yoliepolie18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dear, there is no way to keep your cat off of the furniture. Perhaps you should get find a good home for your kitty and buy a Hamster. They pretty much stay on the floor when they are out of their cage.
2007-08-27 10:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by Aunt Susan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
About all you are going to be able to do is move things around so that the cat will not be able to jump high enough to get to the ducts.
2007-08-27 10:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by milton b 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope you have a cat! Cats have a mind of their own, I use a blanket on the sofa.
2007-08-27 10:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dunno about a spray but laying tin foil usually does the trick.....they do not like the feel of it on their paws.
2007-08-27 11:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by classybutsassy_1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋