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• Method 1 of 4: Find and reduce cords
• Method 2 of 4: Hide cables
• Method 3 of 4: Make cables unattractive
• Method 4 of 4: Distract your cat
• Tips
• Warnings

Cats are less likely to chew on cords than dogs, but you still need to take precautions to ensure that nothing harms cats if they do chew them. Chewing and biting not only damage the cords, but the result can be terribly harmful to your cat, such as electric shock or choking. However, keep in mind that this is typical behavior of younger cats who are switching, and even the most devoted cable biters usually outgrow it.

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Method 1 of 4: Find and reduce cords

1. Find out where the electrical hazards are in your home. Any electrical device at cat level is a potential hazard, as are devices that the cat can reach and jump to. Be especially careful with cables from appliances, wiring from computers and printers, cables that are used temporarily, for example for Christmas lights, cables in places where you cannot reach but your cat can (for example behind heavy things such as fridges, freezers, heaters and televisions. ) and all electrical outlets.
2. Keep the gaps between any cable protection and the end points as small as possible. The most vulnerable parts of the cable are where the wire reaches the plug or appliance. These areas are not easy to protect with cable protectors. Check them regularly.
   • If the space between a device such as a refrigerator is large enough for a cat to slip between or into, then you must take steps to protect the affected electrical wire and outlet.
3. Leave unnecessary devices unplugged and put them in a safe, cat-free place until needed. When needed, don't leave them unattended or limit use to safe cat-free areas. There is no reason to leave unused devices and take up space while they can be stored neatly, dust-free and without chewing marks.

Method 2 of 4: Hide cables

1. Rearrange your furniture to protect hanging cables or cables that move easily. Seal the bottom and / or back of tables or bookcases that have an open space between the floor and the bottom of the furniture or the wall and the back of the furniture. Keep in mind that cats can squeeze through openings smaller than your fist, depending on your cat's size. Your cat can also move objects that are not firmly secured or are heavy. Hide as much of the cord from your cat as possible. Tidy up unnecessary corded appliances and put them away in a safe, cat-free place.
   • Consider using wireless technology where possible, limiting cables to protected or cat-free areas.
2. Put small appliances or chargers in boxes or drawers. If you can create a charging station in a drawer, the cat will not be able to get close to many of the smallest and most attractive cables. If you put items in boxes with cables (with a hole at the back) you can also hide their real function and reduce the chance that a cat will jump on them.
3. Tape all dangling cables so that they no longer dangle. It is the dangling that often attracts the cat; once it is firmly glued to a table leg or wall, the cable will fall away and will not have the same appeal. You can also buy Velcro strips or special cable holders to fix cables flat against something else.
4. Buy cable trays. These are for sale at hardware stores in various shapes and colors. Some can be secured to a wall or a piece of furniture, while others just bundle the cables together. Regardless of which species you choose, these are plastic covers for your cables that a cat can't bite through.

Method 3 of 4: Make cables unattractive

1. Make the cable unsavory. Spray or smear cables with something the cat finds unpalatable. There are commercial solutions and homemade solutions. If you make your own, consider using things like hot sauce, lavender oil, a homemade lemon or vinegar paste, garlic, cayenne, Vicks, dish soap, lime juice or chili oil or pasta. Some people use a thin layer of sports ointment (the kind with a very strong menthol) or deodorant. Make sure to let the applied substance dry completely before plugging it back in, and you will need to reapply homemade home remedies on a regular basis. Avoid using anything salty as cats like to lick it up.
2. Cover cables with something solid that is resistant to chewing. Some commercial products include "Chewsafe ™" and "CritterCord ™", which are transparent, flexible protective covers with a lemon scent to keep the cat away from the cable. They are easy to apply and you do not need to apply a new coat regularly.
3. Hide cables with tape. Both aluminum tape and double sided tape can work. You can buy this at the hardware store and it is easy to wrap around the cables. With the aluminum tape, cats do not like the alkaline flavor in their mouth and will not chew anything wrapped in that tape. With the double-sided tape, cats hate anything that is sticky and won't touch it. The problem with this method is that it is sticky, and therefore inconvenient, and will collect a lot of lint for you.

Method 4 of 4: Distract your cat

1. Try noise or a quick movement to scare your cat away. There are several things you can do if you catch your cat red-handed. Loud every time your cat comes near the cable NO screaming or clapping your hands is one solution. Another is to keep a water gun handy to spray at your cat when he gets too close to places you don't want him. Of course you have to be careful not to hit electrical or electronic installations with the water.
2. Use a motion detector with sound. If you can find a toy with a motion detector that makes a noise as soon as it senses movement (e.g. a frog croaking), consider placing it strategically so that it emits sound as soon as the cat gets close to certain vulnerable cables. like under the computer desk. It will have to be loud and sudden enough to scare your cat off, and there's a chance he'll just get used to it and ignore it.
3. Find distractions. Chewing on wires could be a sign of boredom, a sign of hunting instinct, or just a sign that he wants to play. Try new things at home to keep your cat interested - a piece of carpet, cardboard boxes to shred, or even a rubber dog toy.
4. Try cat grass. Buy or grow some cat grass from oatmeal or grains. Many cats feel the need to chew grass, and without grass, the next best thing is wire and cables. You can buy cat grass at pet stores and online, or you can buy corn kernels and grow your own in a pot with a little soil. You can even get a clump of grass from a garden that not has been treated with pesticides or herbicides. Look closely to make sure the clump contains only grass and no weeds. Place the clump in a pot on the ground and let the cat chew on it. Put the clump back where it came from when the cat has finished chewing it. Repeat this regularly as needed.
5. Give your cat plenty of fun cat toys. When cats chew on cables, they often try to find small toys for themselves. Short cables glide quite nicely over linoleum and hardwood floors when hit by a hairy paw. You can try distracting your cat with a different type of toy. Just make sure you don't choose toys that encourage cable chewing behavior (such as toys that look like cables through strings, wool, etc.).
6. Keep the cat away when moving things with cables. There are some activities where cable movement is unavoidable and it is probably better to keep your cat out of the room or area where you are using such devices than to risk him biting and getting an electric shock for both the cat and you, or run the risk of a heavy item falling on your cat if the cable is pulled too much.

Tips

• If you're smearing delicate wiring with a non-toxic substance that your cat thinks smells or tastes bad, protect your furniture, walls, floor, and carpet by making sure that the agent you're using will last when it has dried, and nothing more dirty.
• Take your cat to the vet to make sure there is no problem with its teeth that will make it want to chew on cables.
• An easy (and super cheap) alternative to all of the above solution is to buy cable trays. These are tube-like structures made for cable management, but have a secondary purpose of keeping all your dangling cables in a nice, neat, cat-resistant container. Voila! Problem solved.
• Wrap your cable and put it in a small resealable bag, then you can use an upside-down air spray can to wrap your cable. moisten with the moisture. Most aerosol sprays have a bitter flavor to keep kids from sniffing it up to get high, and that stuff tastes awful. Afterwards, let your cat taste it and that will be the last time he touches the cable.
• A cheap solution is a simple straw. By placing one in several rooms, you give the cat something that he can both play with and chew on.

Warnings

• If your cat swallows pieces of cable, see your vet immediately; these pieces can get stuck in your cat's intestines and cause many problems.
• Regularly check the condition of your cables. Cats are small, they are smart, and they are persistent. They can damage the cable even without actually breaking it. A damaged cable can cause a fire. Replace or repair damaged cables immediately.
• In addition to cables and wires, keep strings, wires, and elastic away from your cat. Not only do they encourage the same chewing behavior, but they can be fatal to your furry friend if he swallows it. They can become entangled in their intestines and cause serious medical problems. If you suspect your cat has swallowed a thread, you can have a vet take a look at it, just to be on the safe side.
• Don't get into the habit of yelling at your cat or kitten. This can make your cat aggressive or antisocial.