Silly Cats - Scare Me Sometimes

[jesvetmed]

Beware of mouse traps -- good way to break a toe / foot if not done right! I've heard people put them upside down, and then cover them with tin foil. Never tried it, but sounds a bit safer. Kitties, by the way, HATE tin foil and usually won't go where it's lying on the ground (also works excellent on the counter tops). May not even need the trap. i'd be leery of that one!

If bitter apple doesn't work, mix cayenne pepper and vaseline (use gloves) and then cover the cords. THIS WORKS.. but is extreme. Try the bitter apple first!

Good luck!

[beccaB]

My dog used to chew on cords, and one day I heard him yelp. I think he bit through enough to get shocked, and even though he's a dopey dum dum, he learned his lesson and stopped doing it. Yep, we love him.

[bmccasland]

My fairly new cat, Calypso, is definitely settling in. Since my older cats don't want to play with her... she's decided to try to attract my attention when I'm on the computer. Getting on the desk isn't enough, she'll find a paper and start to tear at the corners. Of course I scold her, then with her eyes all dilated, she stares at me, then quick gives my hand or arm a nip or swats me. Never enough to hurt. So then my hand has to respond and we wrestle for a little bit. It's very amusing, and I can almost see her brain working. I KNOW what she's about to do.

[Possegal]

I had a dog die this way. She was just a puppy and she chewed right at the socket, so I think she got a lot more than just a little shock. But it was quite devastating. Hope your kitty stops playing with cords soon!