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 Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:31 am
Me and Starshine again razz
Starshine has an entire bedroom to himself, generally, where we keep him when no one his home (to avoid him getting in any mischief). I've noticed that he has been scratching and chewing on the door. He does this when he wants attention and we're busy (cooking, cleaning, etc.) or even when the door is open, he likes to chew on it.
What can I do to keep him from damaging the door while also making sure he doesn't get afraid of the room itself?
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:32 am
Make scratching at the door unappealing - double-sided tape, taping bubble-wrap or something pokey to the area he scratches, maybe an unpleasant sound that's only triggered when he's scratching, not when the door moves.
Provide him with a suitable scratching outlet (post) beside the door (if you don't have floor space for one, make one you can hang on the wall); you could try one that goes on the door, but just make sure he picks up on the difference of acceptable surfaces.
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:41 pm
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Make scratching at the door unappealing - double-sided tape, taping bubble-wrap or something pokey to the area he scratches, maybe an unpleasant sound that's only triggered when he's scratching, not when the door moves.
Provide him with a suitable scratching outlet (post) beside the door (if you don't have floor space for one, make one you can hang on the wall); you could try one that goes on the door, but just make sure he picks up on the difference of acceptable surfaces.
Bubble wrap! That's a great idea, there's a surplus of it at work.
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:37 pm
There's also cat repellent. We bought a herbal one that we squirt one the corners of the couch when Tansy decides to forget (again) that there's a scratching post to scratch on. smile 
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:19 pm
Stickypaws work wonders to. Any reason the door needs to be closed?
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:14 am
Punkin Avis Stickypaws work wonders to. Any reason the door needs to be closed? We keep it closed when no one's home so he doesn't get into mischief and we're not here to help him. Actually, to update, I've realized the problem isn't him scratching at the door when it's closed... it's him biting the door when it's open!
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:19 pm
Dreamway Express Punkin Avis Stickypaws work wonders to. Any reason the door needs to be closed? We keep it closed when no one's home so he doesn't get into mischief and we're not here to help him. Actually, to update, I've realized the problem isn't him scratching at the door when it's closed... it's him biting the door when it's open! O_o Well now....thats a completely a different issue. How old is he? I would try a combo of lemon and water in a spritzer and spray the door. Make it as bitter as you can and he will hate the taste of it.
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:30 pm
Dreamway Express Punkin Avis Stickypaws work wonders to. Any reason the door needs to be closed? We keep it closed when no one's home so he doesn't get into mischief and we're not here to help him. Actually, to update, I've realized the problem isn't him scratching at the door when it's closed... it's him biting the door when it's open!
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:48 pm
This weekend I'm going to go to the store and buy some Bitter Apple, does it work?
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:12 pm
Dreamway Express This weekend I'm going to go to the store and buy some Bitter Apple, does it work? Ive heard it does. :3 Secondhand of course. I havent had an issue with cats ingesting stuffs they shouldnt until my Mister. D:<
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