got a cat

oobersli

Question... since I'm sure all of you cat owners out there have home computers.. wtf do you do to stop your cat from wrecking havoc on the cords and starting a fire? My cat is playing donkey kong jr. with climbing up my cords.

blankslatejoe

clean out an old spray bottle, like a mr clean or 409 bottle, fill it with water, and spray mist your cat whenever it starts going after cables?

SHEPEIRO

hahah

i had a rabbit that used to run around while i worked, used to dissapear behind the computer when i wasnt looking, it took a monitor cable, wacom lead, and a mouse lead bitten right through befor i learnt my lesson, and put a fence up round my computer, wont work with a cat though.


put cat-nip inside the computer that'll work =P

rebb

There are probably a few substances that work "opposite to catnip" and repel a cat from somewhere. I never used something like that tho, so no idea how well they work.
Better consult some pet-shop or a vet about that .

Sage

Whenever he does it hiss at him or make some angry noise. If your are consistent the cat should learn to stay away from them but will try it every now and then to test you. If you try the water bottle trick make sure you don't start a fire.

Alex

sonic

yell "no"

he'll figure it out eventually

IronHawk

compressed air works pretty good and wont damage your electronics.

spitty

the stuff rebb is talking about is called bitter apple, spray it on the cables and your cat will think it tastes really bad.

adam

Cat goes behind your computer and fucks with your wires, the cat gets a shower.

Worked for me

System

Oo yeh they hate water but the last time I tried that my arms ended up looking like meat coloured Corduroy, ow.

oobersli

haha, thx guys. I'll try each one and see what happens.

pliang

i highly suggest not to spray the cat...but the compressed air is a safer approach.

Jaco

A swift kick to the ribs should do it. But seriously, I had the same problem, the Pavlov's cat approach worked for me.

rawkstar

i think you can get some kind of cat repellent spray that u can just spray on the cords and the cat won't go anywhere near them... and just keep spraying them every once in awhile...

LEViATHAN

moose

kill cat.

seriously, the other thing you gotta worry about is the fucking POUNDS of cat hair that floats around the air, and makes its way into your fans.

Haven't had a problem with him chewing on wires, more just trying to multiply himself by shedding, inside my computer.

Jeremy Lindstrom

I'd suggest urinating around your desk, this lets them know that it's your territory and will usually keep them at bay.

jpgourley

I used some stuff from the pet store when we first got our cat, it wasn't the bitter apple that Spitty suggested, but did the same thing. I can't quite remember the name of it though. After I used it she hasn't seemed interested in the cables. If you ask someone at a local pet store I'm sure they can direct you towards the right stuff.

When I saw the subject I was hoping this was a "show off how great your cat is" thread. =(

Slum

Dried cayenne peppers placed on the floor. It works for dogs who sniff around too much, and would probably work for a cat. They cant stand the stuff (rightfully so). You might want to test it out in a controlled space just in case your cat decides to eat the whole thing :P

alexk

jpgourley wrote: »

When I saw the subject I was hoping this was a "show off how great your cat is" thread. =(

me too, I mean not even a homemade LOLcat pic to show us?

oobersli

ya, I've got to work on my "taking pictures of a cat" skill. the camera comes out and she bum rushes me.

oobersli

muhahaha. found a spray that works...! Wish I would have know about this stuff as a kid. I would have sprayed myself down to protect myself from the neighbor cat.

Lee3dee

we use canned air as a deterrent for our cats, its harmless to them and they hate the sound.

[Deleted User]

Can't canned air burn your skin if it's sprayed directly though? Or maybe that's just if it's done continuously or something. I never tried it (because that would hurt) but I was using some at work once and someone mentioned it. Might have been just a rumor or something though.

Mangled Poly

relationship cat

eld

My cat usually threatens me with the "I'll bite those cables if you don't do as I tell you, now!"

no matter how much catspray I put on those cables, she still does it because she knows she'll get attention.

selfish demonic lovable little creature!

oobersli

mangled u can suck it. I'll bring in a bag of poo for you.

Geezus

Question... since I'm sure all of you cat owners out there have home computers.. wtf do you do to stop your cat from wrecking havoc on the cords and starting a fire? My cat is playing donkey kong jr. with climbing up my cords.

nothing. cats are the spawn of satan. I've had numerous cats over the years...and I've found that each one has it's own personality....if it's gonna be crazy and wreck your home...it's gonna be crazy and wreck your home. Sooner or later it will calm down. Stay the hell away from catnip....it's like making crazy cat into SUPER crazy cat. Get it something to scratch/destroy, like a cat tower/scratching post. Getting it "fixed" also seems to calm them down a bit. All I know is...I'm ready for a dog.

Justin Meisse

Cat towers rule, just wish they weren't so overpriced.

oh yeah, my cat is hijacking your thread

Mark Dygert

Make sure your cat has what it needs. So it can do what cats do without getting in trouble. All cats think they need to do something but so far for me its been something different with each cat. Chew, lay around, run around, hunt. Sounds like you have a chewer, and chewers find something else to chew on, best if its an approved thing, otherwise they'll just get good at hiding it.

Don't think that you can cure your cat of whatever it is they are doing wrong with one loud display of power. It normally works best if it seems to come from no where. That way its likely to continue to not do whatever it is, even when you're not around. You also get a chance to step up the threat if you start out soft. If you jump right to hardcore you missed out on being able to warn your cat later. With 3 out of the 4 we've had just saying "CAT, what are you doing?" is enough to make them choose another activity.

They also expect that every threat after the first meet or exceed the previous level as they will continue to push. If you dial it down they think they are winning. If you've already blown it by freaking out, they're more likely to call your bluff, or try to force you to do something extreme. A freak out also bruises their ego and they're more then likely going to plot revenge.

Once these three are gone, we're getting a dog. I can't wait to get back to having something that CAN rip your throat out but never would. As opposed to something that would, but can't.

gauss

caaaaaaaaaats


CATS!


cats cats post ur cats

also yeah get a spray bottle and get to using a very consistent hissing sound that you only use when you want the cat to not do something, works a treat

doc rob

Fucking cats. If anyone wants some free cats I've got like 3 strays that live in my yard. Come an' get em anytime.

Spay/neuter your cats, please.

SHEPEIRO

get a dog and tie it to the back of your computer.

moose

cat playing solid snake.

SHEPEIRO

or maybe splinter cell with those eyes

i mean night vision goggles

Asherr

i have a cat and the scars to prove it.

snemmy

A cat is not a pet, they are a life style choice.

System

lol, omg moose, it looks like a traffic cone! You feed your cat too much. Bet it's nice to hug tho...

Jaco

hah moose you've got the fat version of my cat: