http://smashgods.com/2009/02/11/how-to-keep-your-cat-off-your-stuff-for-good/ Smashing Politics, Technology, TV & Pop Culture Tue, 22 May 2012 01:14:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://smashgods.com/2009/02/11/how-to-keep-your-cat-off-your-stuff-for-good/#comment-32610 J. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:24:42 +0000 http://smashgods.com/?p=373#comment-32610 I wanted to point out that spraying air freshener or any kind of essential oil near or on your cat is actually a really bad idea. Air fresheners like Glade coat the nasal and air passages with chemicals and other pretty unsavory crap, potentially causing breathing problems (in humans, too!) and/or damaging your cat's sense of smell over time. Air fresheners are generally nasty synthetic chemicals to have around and have been linked to cancer, and will probably be linked more decisively to cancer in the future. And essential oils, from lemon to peppermint, are highly toxic to cats because, unlike humans, their bodies cannot metabolize such highly concentrated materials properly. They should not be sprayed around or put onto cats' skin under any circumstances. So using scents as a deterrent is a pretty poor choice for your cat's health. I wanted to point out that spraying air freshener or any kind of essential oil near or on your cat is actually a really bad idea. Air fresheners like Glade coat the nasal and air passages with chemicals and other pretty unsavory crap, potentially causing breathing problems (in humans, too!) and/or damaging your cat’s sense of smell over time. Air fresheners are generally nasty synthetic chemicals to have around and have been linked to cancer, and will probably be linked more decisively to cancer in the future. And essential oils, from lemon to peppermint, are highly toxic to cats because, unlike humans, their bodies cannot metabolize such highly concentrated materials properly. They should not be sprayed around or put onto cats’ skin under any circumstances. So using scents as a deterrent is a pretty poor choice for your cat’s health.

]]> http://smashgods.com/2009/02/11/how-to-keep-your-cat-off-your-stuff-for-good/#comment-18507 Gregory Gospain Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:27:20 +0000 http://smashgods.com/?p=373#comment-18507 What can I say. Great write up. Insightful, and honest. DOUBLE thumbs up! What can I say. Great write up. Insightful, and honest. DOUBLE thumbs up!

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]]> http://smashgods.com/2009/02/11/how-to-keep-your-cat-off-your-stuff-for-good/#comment-7945 Betty Meyers Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:38:20 +0000 http://smashgods.com/?p=373#comment-7945 Thank you for the wonderful information!! We have a serious problem with feral cats on our property and the scarecrow device looks the business so I think we are going to buy one today. I can't wait to have a poop free backyard again, and I have no problem using this because it is humane and safe to the animals. Betty from Tulsa Thank you for the wonderful information!! We have a serious problem with feral cats on our property and the scarecrow device looks the business so I think we are going to buy one today. I can’t wait to have a poop free backyard again, and I have no problem using this because it is humane and safe to the animals. Betty from Tulsa

]]> http://smashgods.com/2009/02/11/how-to-keep-your-cat-off-your-stuff-for-good/#comment-6812 Jane Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:45:44 +0000 http://smashgods.com/?p=373#comment-6812 I recently ordered 6 expensive SSSCAT's. So far they are a waste of money because you have to keep them switched ON all of the time which means when you walk in front of them, they spray which quickly depletes the EXPENSIVE can of air. If they are switched off, my animals figure that out right away and jump on the furniture. Sometimes they just malfunction and I find my cat sleeping right next to the can. Total waste of money in my opinion, although the concept seemed like a great idea. I'm still looking for something that REALLY works. I've tried foil, but how practical is it to have foil covering your furniture all of the time? Cat's are smart and when they see there is no foil, they jump right up and make themeselves comfortable. I'm going to try the double sided tape trick next. I recently ordered 6 expensive SSSCAT’s. So far they are a waste of money because you have to keep them switched ON all of the time which means when you walk in front of them, they spray which quickly depletes the EXPENSIVE can of air. If they are switched off, my animals figure that out right away and jump on the furniture. Sometimes they just malfunction and I find my cat sleeping right next to the can. Total waste of money in my opinion, although the concept seemed like a great idea. I’m still looking for something that REALLY works. I’ve tried foil, but how practical is it to have foil covering your furniture all of the time? Cat’s are smart and when they see there is no foil, they jump right up and make themeselves comfortable. I’m going to try the double sided tape trick next.

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