Has anyone had an issue with their cat biting them off? I let them dry for 5 min but as soon as I turn my head my cats trying to bite them off.
1036186
One of my cats bit most of them off. I think these are great for cats purely on a case by case basis. I think some cats are neurotic and won't allow their precious nails to be suffocated. . Others don't notice. But who knows? Maybe after a while of using the caps your cat will adjust to them and they will stop caring.
1036187
It can take a few days (or weeks, depending on the cat) for a cat to get used to the feeling of having them on. When you first start using them, you should check your cat's claws every day (or even multiple times a day) and replace any that have been chewed off. The cat will learn that chewing them off doesn't accomplish anything, and will eventually get accustomed to the feel of having them on and leave them alone. I've been using these for years, on a total of 5 cats, and they all learn to leave them alone eventually.
1036188
The only time the cat tried to bite them off was when glue got on the outside of one and stuck to his fur. I had to trim the fur. Sometimes he'll try to lick his paws right after, so I keep him distracted with a laser pointer or treats.
1036189
Ours tried also but the glues so strong .. I doubt they will be able to actually get them off unless some fall off on their own . We've tried taking the rest off after our cats nails have outgrown them and are still unable to :/
1723951
They're pretty hard. I can break them into tiny pieces with my fingers and drop them into the food bowl. My stinky cat eats them, but another non-stinky cat won't eat them (but then, he only likes cheese for treats). So, if your cat won't eat them as treats, you might try crumbling them and putting them on his/her food.
792229
This worked for our Maine Coon when he was a kitten. He had a cord biting problem as well and he was not pleased when he found them covered in the spray. We did have to reapply a few times but he got the idea and stopped biting them. I think it is similar to dogs though it will work on some cats and not others. Worth a try though it worked for us.
1573788
My cat didn't like them either. I think they are too big and too hard. No help here! I switched to the VETOQUINOL Enisyl-F Lysine Treats Foil Pouch, 180gm. They are still hard, but smaller and must taste better. She gobbles them right up.
864989
I had the same thing happen. My two cats just batted it over and one rolled it while the other ate. I asked the same question. How can I keep this thing from getting knocked over? I got no answer.
472751
I have two female cats that usually don't spray unless they get stressed out. Last summer I moved and they really did a number on my old house. When they were still showing some stressed behavior (not spraying) my vet suggested Feliway. I re-ordered Feliway (it's much cheaper than from the vet) and plan on continuing use. Did it stop them from spraying? I don't know. Do they seem calmer now? Yes. I'll definitely continue to use Feliway for the sake of my sanity as well as theirs.
1766606
I have noticed a reaction with my cat as well. I've only had it for a few hours, but right now the little yappy dog next door doesn't seem to mind it. Only time will tell...
1639256
My kitten did not have this problem. Mind you, I am in no way a animal care specialist, but I would call your local vet for some advice. Your kitten may have a food allergy, or this formula of cat food may simply not agree with her. Good luck!
218753
I have that problem too! What I have done is run hot water over the underside of them and stretch them out while the water is running... But, once they're cold again they pop off...But, sometimes they will stay on...Just not very often... I'm glad I'm not the only one having problems with them. Wish I could find the right sized ones... I have 3 different sized dog and cat food cans..
47873
I'd like to know the same thing. I had the same experience. My 3 cats loved it, but the "tail" part snapped off after 2 days.
2268962
We set them up in the kitchen and powder room bath. They kept spraying us in the kitchen and my husband got fed up with them and turned them off. The one in the powder room bath was set in such a direction that cat behavior got modified and humans were not inconvenienced. Seeing how well that worked with a bit of human perseverance, we are giving the kitchen another go. So far tonight I have heard 7 squirts from the kitchen, only 2 were set off by my husband. I think the husband is getting trained on patience and the cats are getting trained on forgoing counter surfing.
621358
3 Kittens and they all like the strings, mostly to swat, a couple of them try to chew on them and have torn a string or two. They also bite the edge of the tube from time to time, something that worried me as it is metal I think but they don't do it often and are usually interrupted by another kitten pouncing on them or running through the tube.
2031223
In the 17 years that I have had my cats, that's pretty much the problem with all cardboard scratchers, as there is nothing for the dried catnip to adhere to. Thinking out loud here, I just thought of something that might solve the problem, I know that when my cats lick the scratchers to get the catnip, the moisture helps the catnip stay on the scratcher. I'm going to try using my water mister on the scratcher to help the catnip stay on the scratcher better.
120538
I think it probably depends on your cat some and how well they tolerate them. My cat couldn't care less they're on and they last 3+ weeks. The first time you put them on is annoying but once you get through that they usually come off one at a time so only have to replace one rather than do all of them all over again. I find myself replacing one a week maybe. I love them.
576231
I am not a vet, but from what I can tell the cats claws aren't truly extended. My cats have been wearing these for several months now, and they don't seem to cause any harm. The cats do try to pull at the covers for the first hour or so after the initial application, but then they forget about them. They run, play, climb, and claw at their scratching posts the same way as without the covers. I think that the claw may grow out a bit, allowing the claw to retract in, fairly rapidly. On my cats, the soft claw covers only the first 2/3 of the claw even when they are freshly applied.
621354
No I have 2, 6 month olds they haven't gotten them off, but cats are smart they play with all kinds of small things I miss & haven't swallowed anything yet, since I got them at 10 wks.
2138306
the problem is figuring out where to spray it. You have to spray it where they are marking. Or if it's a stress issue with the cat where do you spray it. I've never had great success with it. I recent bought a pheromone collar at the vet which worked great but doesn't last very long.