How do I keep my cat off my window screens? - Page 2

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!

Betty · 05-14-2011, 07:18 AM

Operation plastic wrap starts today - since I have some of that on hand.

If that doesn't work, I'll look for the tape and/or screen material. Of course, I have recently opened a package of screen material to fix the screen and I'm sure it's not the special pet type. If the other doesn't work, I'll have to buy some.

I knew you guys would have good ideas.

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.

NirvanaMan · 05-14-2011, 10:58 AM

Shotgun.

Not Afraid · 05-14-2011, 06:45 PM

My cats would eat the Saran wrap, get a blockage and I'd have a huge vet bill. Foil may work as well but the vet bill danger still applies.

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.....

cirquelover · 05-16-2011, 10:55 AM

I had to replace the screens like NA, bought it cheap at Walmart and it works great. I have gone the spray bottle route and it works most of the time unless they are feeling stubborn! I have used the double sided tape for other things and it works pretty well.

Do not put it on a microfleece couch though. It tears off the fabric when you go to replace it

scaeagles · 05-16-2011, 06:08 PM

I don't know if this would work, but I was told a while back when my kids had a sand box in the back yard that sprinkling black pepper in the sand would stop cats from pooping in it. It worked. I wonder if putting a small amount of black pepper where the screen sits in the window would be a deterrent. Worked in the sand box.

Strangler Lewis · 05-17-2011, 05:48 AM

D . . . . .

D . . . . .

There, I said it.

Betty · 05-17-2011, 06:24 AM

Pepper?! I'll give that a try. Since replacing the screen, it seems he's only doing it to make me mad. i.e. in the morning when I'm sleeping and it's time to get up and feed him. Or, if I wake up early and put food in his dish, he'll go eat and then come bug me to get up.

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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	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! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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05-14-2011, 07:18 AM	#12
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Operation plastic wrap starts today - since I have some of that on hand. If that doesn't work, I'll look for the tape and/or screen material. Of course, I have recently opened a package of screen material to fix the screen and I'm sure it's not the special pet type. If the other doesn't work, I'll have to buy some. I knew you guys would have good ideas. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Shotgun.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My cats would eat the Saran wrap, get a blockage and I'd have a huge vet bill. Foil may work as well but the vet bill danger still applies.
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05-16-2011, 10:55 AM	#17
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I had to replace the screens like NA, bought it cheap at Walmart and it works great. I have gone the spray bottle route and it works most of the time unless they are feeling stubborn! I have used the double sided tape for other things and it works pretty well. Do not put it on a microfleece couch though. It tears off the fabric when you go to replace it
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05-16-2011, 06:08 PM	#18
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I don't know if this would work, but I was told a while back when my kids had a sand box in the back yard that sprinkling black pepper in the sand would stop cats from pooping in it. It worked. I wonder if putting a small amount of black pepper where the screen sits in the window would be a deterrent. Worked in the sand box.
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05-17-2011, 05:48 AM	#19
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05-17-2011, 06:24 AM	#20
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Pepper?! I'll give that a try. Since replacing the screen, it seems he's only doing it to make me mad. i.e. in the morning when I'm sleeping and it's time to get up and feed him. Or, if I wake up early and put food in his dish, he'll go eat and then come bug me to get up. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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