How do I break my cat of trying to play with electrical cords?

[libnnc]

Specifically those that are plugged into the wall. She likes to try to tear them out of the outlet with her teeth.

[Shine]

1. I once had a cat named Spark who used to chew on wires.

I can't tell you how many headsets we had to replace b/c of that damn cat. :D We tried to be hyper-vigilant about making sure the wires were out of her space, if we forgot, then we'd be bummed cuz she'd find 'em. One time I saw her trying to chew on one of our computer wires, a big thick one. I was seriously concerned Spark would get electrocuted/sparked to death.

Alas, what got her was a speeding car in our neighborhood....7 wks ago tomorrow, in fact. :cry: We still miss her, especially her sister Flame.

Good luck with your kitty. :hi:

[matcom]

2. let her have fun and make room in your house

for a dog?

:shrug:

[idgiehkt]

3. bitter apple?

they sell it in pet stores, it doesn't taste good and you can spray it on stuff that you are having trouble keeping them from chewing on.

[libnnc]

6. Bitter Apple. Exxxxcellent ideer.

THAT should do the trick. I didn't know there was such a thing.

Thank you!

[Hosnon]

4. We coated the wire with tabasco sauce (for a dog). NT.

[caty]

5. There are bitter sprays that

you can buy at pet stores to spray your electrical cords with. I have to use it to keep Miss Kitty from chewing every wire in the house.

[City Lights]

7. We use "Bitter Yuck!" No Chew Spray, by NaturVet.

We have two cord chewers, and it seems to help.

[texas1928]

8. We tried the bitter stuff, Joli our Siamese, did not mind it.

We used cayenne pepper and guess what, never touched them again.

[libnnc]

9. How do I break my cat of trying to play with electrical cords?

Specifically those that are plugged into the wall. She likes to try to tear them out of the socket with her teeth.

[BlueJazz]

10. Put hot sauce (a lot) on the Cords. My Rabbits learned REAL....

...fast that Cords=Bad Bad taste.

Better a hot mouth than dead cat/bunny.. :)

[rug]

11. Dip them in water.

[doc03]

12. Strip the insulation off of the wire that will break her of the habit.

[leftofthedial]

13. just let her go

she'll eventually cure herself