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RB - 21 Aug 2005 20:44 GMT

What is a good way to keep pet cats away from one particular room when we're
not there?

Are there invisibile electrical boundary things that shock them through a
collar if they approach? How about sprays? Other ideas?

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EADGBE - 21 Aug 2005 21:51 GMT

I'm not sure, but I think I heard somewhere that cats can't stand
citrus fruit smells (orange, lemon, etc.).

They also can't stand to walk on tinfoil.

But the absolute fool-proof way to keep a cat away from a certain area
is to get a "scat mat" which is an electrically-powered mat that gives
a mild shock when stepped on. I don't know how some people feel about
using these, but I have heard that they do work. They are available at
larger pet stores like PetSmart.

I don't know how I feel about using one. There are good arguments on
both sides. Still, the thought of "shocking" my cat, even mildly, does
make me a little uneasy, to say the least.

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(WebElder) - 21 Aug 2005 22:04 GMT

>What is a good way to keep pet cats away from one particular room when we're
>not there?
>
>Are there invisibile electrical boundary things that shock them through a
>collar if they approach? How about sprays? Other ideas?

The "shock" is generally harmless...BUT if a Cat had a bad heart,it
could be deadly.

Ray
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