I've got three cats that I would like to be kept away from the living at night, if on the lowest setting does it hurt? What does it do, is it a vibration, or is it a shock, and what does it feel like? I just don't want my cats to hate me and get hurt...
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i have three cats as well, and would never expose them to being hurt. that being said, i tested the scat-mat on myself when i opened it... it was a slight shock. not painful at all, just annoying enough to cats that they learn to stay away. lately, i dont even plug it in anymore, i just leave it laying there. they avoid it by sight alone. ive accidentally stepped on it barefoot plenty of times- you definitely notice it, but it definitely doesnt hurt. it just gets the cats attention and makes them associate that spot with something unpleasant.
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I would recommend just leaving it on as it is all natural just Lavender & Chamomile n will not harm them at all. It works great for that! Is your cat a little older? Also try playing with kitty before bedtime. I use them all the time and order the 3-packs on line which is cheaper and well worth the small price each month - especially when it works. Don't be shocked when powder comes off of the collar onto the kitty that is normal. I usually wipe some off of their fur and leave some still on the fur. Leave the collar on though.
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i rubbed in a little cat nip, played scratch myself to get him to come to it. Encouage and praise him.If post or bed has another animal oder, they may not go.Try at the dusk hr when they start going balistic
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My cats learned very quickly to keep away from the wire. Their tendency is to nose the wire and a shock to the nose is a lesson learned. Even times when the power is out they have the tactile sensation of the rough metal stranded nylon cord. I back this wire with a fence because they will jump.
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The situation you described--lying in bed while the cat wants you to wake up--is the primary reason we use this device. A quick press of the button and the cat skulks away. This is with the door closed.
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definitely the cats would do some scratching and puncture it. If you have a queen bed then you need to queen genie to enjoy the fullness of it, having a regular might be some what uncomfortable
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Hello! My cats don't really use it, either. So that string toy thing with the wand on the end I just use by first putting catnip in it first and then use it by just waving it around in the hole on the top or if your cat sticks his/her head in one side you can also wave it around on the other side where they can see it and they'll run over and through this crackle chute to play. My cats honestly have even tried to sleep in it. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get used to it
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It calms them down, but a lot of cat behavior is habitual once they start doing it. You might have to retrain the cat once the nervousness is gone. get a water pistol and use it.
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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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It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when playing :) It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when... » Read More It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when playing :) « Show Less
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It's not that bad if you put it on lower settings and have it a little higher than normal. I have this problem at times with the smaller dogs I groom. This is how I solved the problem. It's a woderfol dryer to use. I don't personally groom cats, but the little dogs don't get so scared this way. It will take a little longer to dry, the aniamls safety comes first and for most!! Hope this helps!!
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I think it depends on the cat. Mine is terrified of these things, so one good spray and he'll stay away for good. I find even putting one where I don't want him to go and leaving it off is deterrent enough. And when I catch him doing something he shouldn't be, I just have to walk up with one in hand and he scampers off.
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It can be prevented. It is designed to sense movement below its line of sight, so I installed it upside down at head level. That way, my two cats can't trigger it even if they climb almost to shoulder height. (To clarify, I installed it in a place where it doesn't get direct sunlight from above.)
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Not really. I love this. I have one cat that uses it to rub his back. The other 5 just ignore it. He will roll all over it. But it does a really good job for what it says it will do. It isn't perfect. But I bought two -one of each size. I would love to get another. I just wish they were cheaper.
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There is Composure for cats. Not personally having cats, I have heard it works on some and not on others. Just like dogs. Not a good answer, contact your veterinarian for a best answer.
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hold it on your hand while turning it on and move it a bit. It feels like a static shock. I'm sure you've felt that before. Your dog will certainly NOT like it, but that's the point and it's not harmful.
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Hi Mark,I think your bed is probably working correctly. I also wondered at first why it didn't feel warmer on top, but I came to realize that when the cat is in the bed it's body traps the heat. I think if it were any warmer it might be too hot. It is just right for my old kitty.Good Luck,Sarah Sirchuk