So... Where are these neoprene sleeves people are speaking of. DOES IT HAVE TO LIGHT UP &amp; BEEP TO FIND A CAT? THAT WOULD SCARE HIM AWAY!
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I believe the sleeves are to waterproof the collar mounted units - since my cats don't go out in the rain, I don't need them. As to the beep and light, the "chirp" is very quiet and the little led is very very dim - doesn't bother my cats at all. In fact one of them will start toward the house or me if she hears the beep. The other one doesn't care one way or the other. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't use these units to find my cats and the male cat would have to stay in if I didn't have them.
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Dear Serendipity...You might want to try some catnip and sprinkle some on the cover. I had the same problem with a few ferals and it took a few times but eventually they all laid on it. It also helps when the temp's get really cold. They can sense the warmth!
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I never found either, although I looked for them. I used these condos on my deck for all the feral cats. They became maternity wards. After the kittens were born, mama would take them out of the condo, and into the woods.
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youd need a few of them to cover the area. But yes, if it covers the area and a cat puts pressure on it by standing or touching, it should alarm and scare them off.
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I've used black tape on the inside of the translucent sensor cover. I've blocked off areas where the cat jumps up on a washer and dryer.. It seems to me, you could cover the whole inside of the sensor cover, except for a small round 1/8" hole in the center. Aim the sensor at the driveway and it should be able to sense cars, but not much else.. You might have to make the hole larger or smaller to get what you need. The range will be limited by the mask. It should be high, and pointing down into the pavement. So nothing in the distance can trigger it and so dogs won't walk into the detection cone, close up. Like 2 feet away. Dogs emit a lot of heat. I've used black tape on the inside of the translucent sensor cover. I've blocked off areas where the cat jumps up on a washer and dryer.. It seems to me, you could cover the whole inside of the sensor cover, except for a small round 1/8" hole in the center. Aim the sensor at the driveway and it should be able to sense cars, but not much else.. You might have to make the hole larger or smaller to get what you need. The range will be limited by the mask. It should be high, and pointing down into the pavement. So nothing in the distance can trigger it and so dogs won't... » Read More I've used black tape on the inside of the translucent sensor cover. I've blocked off areas where the cat jumps up on a washer and dryer.. It seems to me, you could cover the whole inside of the sensor cover, except for a small round 1/8" hole in the center. Aim the sensor at the driveway and it should be able to sense cars, but not much else.. You might have to make the hole larger or smaller to get what you need. The range will be limited by the mask. It should be high, and pointing down into the pavement. So nothing in the distance can trigger it and so dogs won't walk into the detection cone, close up. Like 2 feet away. Dogs emit a lot of heat. « Show Less
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You can get heat reflective beds and pair them with a snuggle safe disc (microwaveable bed warmer). Also, you can line a cat house with emergency blankets -the heat reflective kind runners use post-marathon. All of these things are available on Amazon at a reasonable price ... if your kitty must stay outdoors. Even the garage would be better in that weather :)
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They have a one with a lighted ball called a Star Turbo (or something like that). I think they have replacement light up balls. I'm looking into getting the replacement light up balls for my kitten so she can play with it (and drive me bonkers) at night.
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There is an opening on the kitten's tummy. It is closed with velcro. Turn her over and feel around a bit. You'll find it. Once the velcro is opened, you'll find a small door held closed with a screw so little fingers can't open it while grown up eyes aren't watching and get in trouble with the batteries. Open the door and change the batteries. Problem solved.
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Mine is in my attic but the dog/cats don't seem to notice it. I can only hear a faint click if I really listen by attic access.
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He did once, but I've purchased some electronic toys that have been keeping him busy & he's way better. I have to keep his view of the outdoors blocked, too. He sees the strays in the neighborhood & that's when he'll do it. Watch or go to Internet site for the show, "My cat from hell", he gives lots of help. Give them toys, cat nip, keep 'me busy! And get a Nature's Miracle urine cleanser. Black lights help show where they've gone. I have 5 cats. :D
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The magnetic cat flap is a lot cheaper and is cheaper to replace. I used to get Staywell Cat doors for my cats. Then they went all high tech and with that became more temperamental. I gave up with them eventually and I use Petsmart doors. Another thing the collar magnet doesn't require a magnet. The only reason to go "high tech" is if you are in a neighborhood where everyone has "keyed" doors and you need to keep some tomcat out of the house who would either wise have a key to your door. Nobody in my neighborhood has keyed cat doors. I have two because I have three cats and sometimes I need to quarantine a cat. I've just had trouble with them getting eye infections and I just remove a cats key and viola it can't leave the house. (You need two doors for this). This is the first that I've heard of "infrared cat doors" I googled them and saw Staywell and I hope that it's great. For me it's [Kiss= Keep it simple S]
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They have cat collars as well yes. But don't put the dog one ones on them, it could overdose the cat.
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The tube is on my deck facing the door to my sun porch. So far, I have not had any other animal activity. Could be due to the proximity to the inside of the house and human activity. The opening to the tube is small enough for a cat, but probably too small for an adult raccoon. Other animals might sense easy entrapment, but I am guessing on that. The cats, however, love it. Three sisters currently call it home.
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My advice is to NEVER, EVER leave a string-type toy unattended with your cats!! A friend of mine did just that, and came home to a cat who strangled himself. Cat people should already know this. NEVER EVER. I store all of our string-type toys in the closet when we are not around.
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If the closure is held by magnets, how can a cat get out? I also need a cat-roof screen. Help?
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The tag on the pets collar can not be set to mute, however it is a very faint high pitched beep that you can only hear within about 15 feet or so if all is quiet. It doesn't bother my cat at all and I believe it might even help because when they hear they know we are looking for her to come and then she gets fed. She is very big on the food reward system. If you wanted to acclimate your cat to the sound I would put it by her bowl and activate it when you feed her for a few days so the sound has a positive association with it. The hand held locator is how you will find your pets location anyhow and not really through the beeping or light. It is a very useful product. The tag on the pets collar can not be set to mute, however it is a very faint high pitched beep that you can only hear within about 15 feet or so if all is quiet. It doesn't bother my cat at all and I believe it might even help because when they hear they know we are looking for her to come and then she gets fed. She is very big on the food reward system. If you wanted to acclimate your cat to the sound I would put it by her bowl and activate it when you feed her for a few days so the sound has a positive association with it. The hand held locator is how you will find your pets location... » Read More The tag on the pets collar can not be set to mute, however it is a very faint high pitched beep that you can only hear within about 15 feet or so if all is quiet. It doesn't bother my cat at all and I believe it might even help because when they hear they know we are looking for her to come and then she gets fed. She is very big on the food reward system. If you wanted to acclimate your cat to the sound I would put it by her bowl and activate it when you feed her for a few days so the sound has a positive association with it. The hand held locator is how you will find your pets location anyhow and not really through the beeping or light. It is a very useful product. « Show Less
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Agreed - he can't pull forward and rip out, but he is a mellow guy. If he were to have a typical cat spaz attack, I could see that, if he were facing me, he could squirm out. That is a cat thing - they can get out of a straightjacket if they are scared enough. This is the most secure thing short of a barred cage, and is better than a nylon harness