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What natural smells can I use to safely keep my cat off the couch?
I would try this spray, it isa natural repellent from chewing or licking http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1098 Safe, effective way to stop destructive chewing, licking, and gnawing behavior. Spray Fooey on any surface to protect. Gentle enough to use on plants, furniture, wood, and leather. Also spray on pet bandages to keep dogs from licking and chewing on them. Alcohol-free. 8 oz. Over time this will help keep Abaza from the couch due to association with the taste and smell.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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How to stop my cat from scratching the stairs instead of posts?
Cats will scratch where ever they see the opportunity. Unfortunately, it is not always where we want them scratching. I would encourage him scratching appropriate areas by attracting him with food, treats and/or catnip on/near his posts. Cats hate if sticky things touch their feet. Often just a piece of tape (made into a loop with the sticky side out) placed in the corners will stop them from scratching the carpeted stairs. Some stores sell specially made double sided sticky strips as well. I would recommend giving those a try.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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How to train a stubborn 10-year-old cat when old methods fail?
Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It may be helpful for you to provide more details as to what behavior you're trying to correct in Sabbath. As you have found out spraying with water and tapping or hitting never work. These punishments can actually make things worse and are not recommended. Positive reinforcement and consistency are key in any training. A Feliway diffuser may help you as well. Again, depending on the behavioral problem there may be different solutions so more details are helpful in Sabbath's case. If you are running into problems a consultation with your veterinarian or even a boarded veterinary behaviorist will help. They can even discuss behavioral medications if necessary.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat won't stop jumping on counters. What really works to train him?
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry that Bingley is being so bad! First for your sanity, at night I would confine him so he isn't keeping you up at night. Put him in the basement (with food, water and litter boxes) or a separate room. That will keep him from getting in to things and allow you to sleep. The good news is that he will grow out of this behavior, he is very young still. As for getting up on the counters, etc: cats like high places. First provide alternatives, get a couple of cat trees or other things to enrich his environment. Make sure all food is put away and the facet doesn't drip so he isn't attracted to the counters. Then you have to make the counters unpleasant: cover the counters with textures cats hate — aluminum foil is one example; cardboard covered with double-faced masking tape or shelf liner is another. No, you won’t have your counters covered forever, but you will need to keep them covered while your cat learns to use the new perches. For the more determined cat, you can look at harmless automatic devices that discourage counter cruising by making sounds cats dislike when they trigger a pressure pad or electronic eye by jumping up. I hope this helps and have a great day!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My stubborn cat jumps on tables. Is compressed air safe to use?
I'm not familiar with this particular product, but it seems like it gives a puff of air to deter your cat. If it works, I wouldn't be concerned as a puff of air is likely to not cause harm, but more startle your cat. That said if it emits any strange odors or is causing distress I would discontinue it. I would also work on rewarding you cat for when they don't jump on counters, which you can do by asking them to sit when you're near a counter, and then rewarding with treats. If they hop up, redirecting them to a treat or toy away from the counter (such as a puzzle toy or a toy that requires interactive play back on the floor) can help by rewarding them for being away from it. You want to make the other thing more interesting than the counter. There are some other non-painful remedies to prevent counter jumping, such as sticky tape or aluminum foil, both of which startle more than cause pain or harm, however there is some debate over their efficacy long term. Generally, training your cat to avoid the counters and rewarding them when they stay away is a better longer term solution.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
