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How To Keep Your Cat From Chewing On Everything.
Posted by Carol Johnston at 19:35 | Filed In Cat Behavior
Some cats like to chew on everything, which can be dangerous to them as well as damaging to your personal items. The reasons behind inappropriate chewing can be from teething in kittens, curiousity, boredom, and even inadequate nutrition.
Chewing on electrical cords can result in electric shock, even death. Plants such as azaleas,caladium, lilies, dieffenbachia, ivy, mistletoe, poinsettias and philodendron
are toxic to cats. It is best not to have these plants around at all for your cat’s safety as well as your peace of mind.
Here are some measures you can take to keep your cat and your property safe.
The electrical cords can be covered with cord protectors. For cords bunched together, place rows of double-sided tape on the floor around it. Cats are reluctant to walk across sticky tape.
Spray furniture, plants or just about anything you want to keep your cat from chewing on. Bitter apple spray is safe, non-toxic, plus cats dislike the taste. There are many different kinds of organic cat repellent sprays out on the market.
Keep cat-friendly plants such as lemongrass and catnip within your cat’s reach for him to chew on. This should keep him from chewing on other plants as well as other objects.
Have a variety of toys on hand for your cat to play with, especially when you’re not around. Wall or door mounted toys for cats to bat around with, cat towers, cat tunnels are great “play alone” toys. Your cat won’t be bored.
If you catch your cat chewing on something unsuitable. You can yell “no,” rattle a can full of rocks. Cats are sensitive to loud noises. Also you can squirt your cat with water to discourage him. It will take him by surprise, but won’t hurt him.
Your cat’s diet should be nutritionally balanced to avert vitamin deficiencies which may bring on excessive chewing. You can make your cat’s food or give him cat food high in nutrition and free of impurities. You may also check with your veterinarian or a holistic vet to suggest vitamin supplements.
Your cat should have regular dental exams. Sometimes they chew to ease pain from toothache or aching gums.