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RE: Keeping Inside Cats In

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Posted by: PHMadameAlto at Mon Mar 22 17:15:37 2004  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHMadameAlto ]  
   

You could try redirecting your cat's attention by tossing her a toy or a treat as you exit. Or leave a trail of treats in a location away from the door for your cat to follow. You can also schedule mealtime at your departure time if you leave at a regular time in the morning.

Another trick is to pet the cat in an area away from the door before you leave and after you return.

Have you tried a shake can - a can with a few pennies in it? If you shake it loudly before you open the door then maybe the cat will run in another direction. A squirt bottle also can work, especially when you are coming in. You can get a good squirt when the door is barely opened and the cat will draw back.

I used the shake can with my cat - I had one inside and one outside!

Good luck! There is also a product called a "scat mat" which you can place by the door. It gives a mild shock of static electricity when the cat steps on it. Or you could try a plastic carpet protector runner placed upside down near the door. The little "hooks" that anchor it to a rug are very uncomfortable for little paws when stepped on.

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