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Cat is Destroying Curtains what can I Do
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My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? |
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From: "odie"
My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? I'm glad to hear you won't be declawing the cat. There are other options such as nail trimming or Soft Paws. There are also deterent sprays you can buy at pet supply stores to spray on the currents. I've never used them so can't tell you how well they work. However, your cat is still a kitten and fortunately they do outgrow this rambunctious stage. Do you have any cat furniture for him? They sell a nice floor to ceiling cat tree at Walmart for only $30. When you catch the kitten on the curtains, clap your hands and say "no" in a firm voice. Then take him over to his cat tree. When he scratches on the cat tree, praise him and reward him with a cat treat. I'm sure others in the group will come up with some more ideas. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:53:47 GMT, odie wrote:
Hi My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? Don't leave him unsupervised with the curtains and yell him if he starts to claw them. If he plays stubborn, lock him in another part of the apartment. If he wants your company, he'll quit clawing the curtains. |
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On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:53:47 GMT, odie wrote:
Hi My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? Don't leave him unsupervised with the curtains and yell him if he starts to claw them. If he plays stubborn, lock him in another part of the apartment. If he wants your company, he'll quit clawing the curtains. |
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Have you thought of getting this cat a scratching post and clipping his
claws? A cat tree is also a nice idea as well. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/station "odie" wrote in message ... Hi My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? |
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Have you thought of getting this cat a scratching post and clipping his
claws? A cat tree is also a nice idea as well. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/station "odie" wrote in message ... Hi My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? |
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odie wrote:
Hi My cat is about 3 months old, he wants to keep climbing and tearing the curtains trying to catch fly's or mostly to look out the window. First of all i am not even soppose to have a cat in my apartment complex but the landlord looks the other way, fortunately. I have had maintenace replace the blinds already now the cat is tearing them up as well. I've tried using a water gun, but I have a very agressive stubborn cat who refuses to give in. I refuse to have him declawed i think this is wrong, My two options left is to get rid of the cat or keep him shut up in the middle room of my house, I really don't want to do this, would anyone here consider that cruel? Pop him in the ass with a rubber band a few times, accompanied by a loud "NO". It won't kill them and it won't make them hate you. It will break him of the habit. Make sure your aim is good and you make no shots above their waist. It doesn't take much - just a few times and he'll start figuring it out. Now, I have only to show my cats the rubber band, and they behave real quick. Haven't had to use it in ages. A fringe benefit is that, if I just pop a rubber band without letting it go, they heed the sound as well. Also, now I can just snap my fingers and it has the same effect. This is why my cats get compliments about how well behaved they are, even having two real (human) references to their credit. Meanwhile, Lectris will sit perfectly still while I pop flies in the screen with a rubber band just inches above her head (without flinching). Gary -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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