How do I keep my cat off my window screens?

JWBear · 05-13-2011, 04:45 PM

You could electrify it....

Kevy Baby · 05-13-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I'd try covering it with saran rap for a day or two. My cats hate that stuff and won't go near anything they associate with it.

I second this notion: we have successfully used this deterrent over the years.

RStar · 05-14-2011, 12:24 AM

I had a cat that would scratch holes in the screens to get out. So I did like NA and replaced the screen material with the pet type (I replaced the screen in the frames myself to save money- got a roll of the stuff from home depot). After a while he gave up trying. I think your young kitty will out grow this behavior, and all you have to do is figure out how to get through this time without shabby screens and flying insects in the house. So I'd say replace the screens, it will be the last time you will need to (mine are still going strong and look as good as new after 7 years!). Or you could replace the cat with a dog. The choice is yours!

BarTopDancer · 05-14-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

. I think your young kitty will out grow this behavior,

I wouldn't count on that. My kitty SpringerDingerOsamaBadKatten™E&MProductions would climb up the screens and go for a ride as they flew out. My parents couldn't open windows all the way, but since he was a huge kitty they could still open quite a bit.

RStar · 05-14-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I wouldn't count on that. My kitty SpringerDingerOsamaBadKatten™E&MProductions would climb up the screens and go for a ride as they flew out. My parents couldn't open windows all the way, but since he was a huge kitty they could still open quite a bit.

SpringerDingerOsamaBadKatten

Well, all three of my cats out grew the climbing as they got older. You milage may vary.....

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