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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Sometimes the cat chews things. It is important to try to understand why this is happening and also find a way to wean your cat from this habit. This article will give you ideas on how to stop chewing if your cat is chewing on its fur or items such as furniture or shoes.

Steps

1. 1 Try to find the reason why the cat is chewing:
   • Sometimes cats chew things due to vitamin deficiencies. Feed your cat high quality cat food or ask your veterinarian for supplements.
   • Check with your veterinarian for any other potential problems, such as fleas or non-healing wounds.This is especially important if your cat is constantly “testing its strength”.
   • Check your cat's teeth. If your cat is teething or is suffering from a toothache or gum pain, it may chew to relieve the pain. Treat the cat as directed by your veterinarian.
2. 2 Stop chewing. Give your cat special supplements as needed and follow your veterinarian's instructions. Otherwise, if your cat is healthy, it may be necessary to look for other ways to curb chewing. You can try:
   • Bitter Apple Spray is one of the best containment products that is for dogs / cats. Most dogs / cats will not chew on the thing it is sprayed on.
   • Cayenne pepper and aqueous solution. Spray the product on the item the cat is chewing and she will leave it alone because it will become very spicy.
   • Orange oil. Make a solution of 1 part orange oil and 3 parts water and spray it over the object.
   • Other scents the cat doesn't like. You know your cat. Choose scents that she doesn't like and apply them to the item.
3. 3 Cover whatever your cat is chewing on (telephone or computer wire). You can buy wire protectors (such as a long tube).
4. 4 Move the item. Another great way to stop your cat from chewing is to remove the item altogether for a while. Return it when the cat has calmed down. If the cat starts chewing on something else, use another deterrent, such as a repellant smell, as a substitute.
5. 5 Distract your cat. Place cat-safe plants in pots or in the garden to distract your cat with something more enjoyable. You can choose lemongrass, catnip, catnip, etc. The cat will probably start chewing on them instead of the item if she likes the plants. Be sure to show your cat the plant!
6. 6 Find an alternative chewable item. Replace the object with something else, such as an old bath towel or rug, a claw board, toys, etc. Something that a cat can gnaw on its teeth and sharpen its claws about will entertain it endlessly.

Tips

• Look for restraints at hardware stores, health food stores, or drug stores.
• Some cats chew or suck on clothes or jewelry (friendship bracelets, for example) that you wear and what smells like you. This often means that the cat was weaned too early and is looking for love and protection. You can stop this type of chewing by calming the cat, teaching it social behavior (maybe taking a second cat), and helping it become a mature, adult cat. Once a cat reaches maturity, it is unlikely to continue chewing.

Warnings

• Do not use spicy cat repellants as they can be harmful.
• If your cat chews its fur all the time, this is a sign that something is wrong and you need to see your veterinarian.