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Post by Limey on Jul 28, 2006 0:54:41 GMT
How do I keep my new cat off the kitchen counter and other surfaces I don't want him on?
He's 1-2 years old and I got him from the Animal Shelter a few weeks ago. I've tried spraying water on him when he does it and he doesn't seem to care. He goes back and he'll do it in front of me. I don't want to swat him and yelling "No" doesn't seem to help.
Any suggestions?
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Post by paul on Jul 28, 2006 2:10:05 GMT
try rubbing a lemon or lime over the worksurfice, citress is meant to keep cats away.
i dont thik you can keep a cat out of any where.
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 28, 2006 2:17:31 GMT
I'd go with Pauls idea as they hate that.
Having said that have given up of the idea of getting mine off the worktop. With 5 of them, it's impossible. Not surprisingly, my kitchen ends up sparkling as am always having to clean it!
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Post by Limey on Jul 28, 2006 3:06:55 GMT
Hmm, I may have to try that. I realize cats will do as they please when their "masters" are sleeping or away, but I would be fine not knowing about it. I do clean the kitchen countertops with an environmentally friendly cleaner that contains citrus, but I guess it is not strong enough. I've been cleaning everyday when I get home, because the thought of Cobi's paws from the litter box being all over the counters grosses me out.
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Post by Fauxmage on Jul 28, 2006 3:20:53 GMT
Hi Limey! Some cats don't like walking on aluminum foil, so you could try taping some to the counter. It doesn't work on all cats, though.
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Post by Limey on Jul 28, 2006 3:35:53 GMT
Ooooh, I have loads of aluminum foil that doesn't get used. I'll try that as well, thanks!
Thanks to all of you! ;D
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Post by paul on Jul 28, 2006 14:18:12 GMT
[quote author=admin board=pets thread=1154048081 post=1154053051]I'd go with Pauls idea as they hate that.
*Paul proud and sticks chest out*
there are also products like scoot that deter cats from going near it, but i don't think its that practical.
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Post by chloe on Jul 28, 2006 14:22:01 GMT
my cat does what she likes, shed probably rip up the foil lol
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Post by Limey on Jul 30, 2006 13:20:59 GMT
Ok, new problem: How do I get my cat to stop eating my plants? He only eats on two, a peace lily and a bamboo plant. My poor bamboo plant is suffering and I just noticed it was because of him. The little booger started munching on it right in front of me. I don't want to get rid of my plants and I have no place to put them where he won't get to them considering he jumps on every surface he can.
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Post by maisiepaisie on Jul 30, 2006 14:33:30 GMT
OMG Lilies are poisonous to cats. You must get rid of them, they will kill him!!!
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Post by maisiepaisie on Jul 30, 2006 14:36:03 GMT
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 30, 2006 17:14:55 GMT
Erm one thing to advise you to do is to either get rid of the peace lilly or put it in a room where your cat can't get near it at all. All lillies are completely poisonous to cats so is vital you keep her away from them. network.bestfriends.org/delaware/news/2809.htmlAs for the other plants a plant spray is a good idea to give a light squirt. Now how do I get my Lilly cat to stop eating frozen ciabatta?! ;D
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 30, 2006 17:15:58 GMT
Oops sorry Maisie, didn't see your post, sorry! (blushes)
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Post by Limey on Jul 30, 2006 17:24:12 GMT
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Post by Limey on Jul 30, 2006 17:32:48 GMT
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 30, 2006 17:48:54 GMT
My poor kitty!!! I am such a bad mommy!!! I had no idea, thank god I asked here. I feel so awful now. I only knew poinsettia's were poisonous to cats. I will go put it on top of the bookcase (there is no way he can get up there). Thanks guys! Don't worry hun. You weren't to know. Main thing is you know now. Strange thing is cats are always attracted to stuff that is bad for them. Wierd!
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Post by fezzarooooo on Jul 30, 2006 18:31:45 GMT
Don't assume he won't get up on top of the bookcase limey, you'd be shocked at how high my cats can jump to get onto things, some cats would just use the shelves as a ladder too. I'd really advise getting rid of the peace lilly as even pollen falling off the flowers is a danger and as it's white it can be hard to spot. It's just not worth the risk. Try pouring a bottle of citrus aromatherapy oil into your counter cleaner. Mine aren't allowed into the kitchen unsupervised else they rob all round them lol. I've heard some citrus oil & cayenne pepper (prob a little water in the mix) sprayed on the plants keeps them away... although the cayenne pepper sounds a bit cruel to me.
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Post by Limey on Jul 30, 2006 18:54:39 GMT
My bookcase is very tall and it has glass doors covering all the shelves, with the bottom part being doors and drawers. And there is no other place for him to jump from to get on top of it. It has no flowers on it right now or since I got it and it's quite small at this point. If it ends up flowering, I'll give it away. Everyone I know has cats, so I'll have to figure out someone I can give it to. I've got an all natural citrus cleaning spray for my counters. No such luck. I have some aluminum foil on the counters right now and he's seemed to stay away. How ugly, though. I wish I could keep my kitchen closed off, but there is an open bar and you also have to pass through it to get to the bedroom and bathroom. It's a wee little apartment.
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Post by Fauxmage on Jul 30, 2006 19:01:44 GMT
Ok, new problem: How do I get my cat to stop eating my plants? He only eats on two, a peace lily and a bamboo plant. My poor bamboo plant is suffering and I just noticed it was because of him. The little booger started munching on it right in front of me. I don't want to get rid of my plants and I have no place to put them where he won't get to them considering he jumps on every surface he can. I got my cats to stop eating the houseplants by first trying a little liquid chlorophyll in their drinking water. They got to prefer the green water to plain, though I always had both available. Then I started getting them wheatgrass. You can get it from some grocery stores, where they sell it to people for juicing, or pet stores, where they sell it for cats. You can also buy seed kits that you just open and add water to, and grow yourself. I figured the cats were chewing on the plants for a nutritional reason, and once they got a little chlorophyll in their diets, either from the liquid or the grass, they quit eating the houseplants for good. Sometimes the wheatgrass makes them vomit, but the chlorophyll never had that effect, so if your kitty can't keep the wheatgrass down, chlorophyll might be the best option. Chlorophyll is one of natures most potent anti-cancer phytochemicals, and I think all animals instinctively crave it in their diets to varying degrees, even true carnivores like cats. I think that's the real reason dogs eat grass; not to make themselves throw up, but because grass is the only available source of chlorophyll to domesticated animals. If dogs and cats were roaming around like wild animals, they would be able to choose plants that don't make them sick, like grass and houseplants. But that's just my intuition. However, giving the cats edible green stuff did stop them chewing on the houseplants!
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Post by Limey on Jul 30, 2006 19:08:30 GMT
Thanks for that tip as well. I know my cat who lives with my parents eats grass all the time. She is an indoor/outdoor cat so she's always munching on the stuff whenever she gets outside. I was going to get some of the cat grass on my next trip to the store; I'll pick up some chlorophyll as well and try a bit of that. I checked and the other plants I have are ok for cats, but I'd rather he not eat them. Poor kitty, poor plants.
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