How can I keep my outdoor cat from climbing the screen door,its tearing the screen.?

Question

He use to be indoor but likes it outside,he climbs the door to sleep in between the front door and screen door,so he tears the screen to get there.

Answer 1

sounds like he wants to be inside so let him in.

Answer 2

Option # 1: If possible, place a fan on the inside of the screen door. The air blowing out will stop the cat from climbing up. This worked for me. When I was home and wanted the regular door open and the screen door closed to let breeze in, I place the fan in front of the door. I left the screen door open when the regular door was closed so the cat wouldn't try to get in through it. This will take time and consistancy to work, but eventually you won't need the fan.

Option # 2: Use a repellant spray from the pet store. Remember to spray the area every day because the smell wears of quickly.

Answer 3

You can actually buy a product called pet screen. Search for it on the web. It's a PVC coated product that cats can climb without tearing. The manufacturer can sell you a small piece and it can be easily installed by any screen maker. It comes in varied colors and is worth the installation. Declawing is never a good idea, since it leaves a cat defenseless. Even if the cat is indoors they sometimes need claws if they are walking and slip. Spray bottles or aversive noise tactics have variable success depending on the pet. The screen may be your best long-term solution.

Answer 4

Hi Deborah C

At the pet store there should be a spray bottle you can buy that cats don't like the scent of, I can't think of the name but there are different brands. Just spray this on your screen and that should stop the kitty. Also, cats don't like the scent of orange peels, maybe you could lay those on the ground right next to the screen door. Hope this helps.

Q.L.

Answer 5

Cute, but annoying! Our cats stopped climbing the screens at about 7-8 pounds. I think your cat needs a safe place to sleep where other cats in the neighborhood and other animals (racoons, dogs etc.) can't get at him. Can you keep the garage door open a crack or provide him with a ramp to an upstairs roof, where he can meow to be let in for the night? I hope you'll find a safe hidey hole for him to replace your screen.

Answer 6

Cats are animals, they have instincts. Keep your cat inside. The Vets say they will love longer and won't eat stuff outside that can make them sick, (birds)? Keep calming your cat down every time the screen is "attacked" you may trim the nails with nail clippers, not too close, just the sharp tips. Get Some Catnip! MEOW! Make sure to have your (a) Vet Check your cat out. Vacanications are important. XO

Answer 7

Try spraying the screen with citrus spray. Cats don't like the smell. It might keep them away. You can find it at pet stores.

Answer 8

I have taken a Small plastic spray bottle filled with water and keeping the bottle nearby sprayed a few shots at kitty until they got the message. Unless he or she enjoys taking a bath, they will usually get the message...Good luck!!!

Answer 9

We found that as soon as the kittens completely ripped the screen from the door, they stopped climbing it! :)

Answer 10

Communicating your displeasure to your cat will be much more effective if you can learn to growl, and no, I'm not kidding. That's how mother cats let their kittens know they are doing something wrong. Even my old, very stubborn cats stop whatever they are doing when they hear my growl.

Answer 11

There are cat repellent sprays. You can try spraying the screen for a while and see if that works. If it repels them they will learn to stay away.
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