How do I keep my cat off my window screens?

Betty · 05-13-2011, 08:40 AM

My 6 month old kitty is cute as can be. He's started climbing window screens to the point where the one in our bedroom came out so many times it's now been ripped and replaced. And of course, he immediately does it again.

I've tried squirting him with water and that's sometimes effective quickly and sometimes he holds on determined.

He's now gotten out a few times this way and that concerns me. I don't want him to be run over and I can't count on him staying in our yard. I can't hardly blame him though - outside is glorious with a garden, flowers, yard, bird feeder, various critters such as gophers and squirrels, etc.

Oliver the kitty has now come over the stare at me. He knows. He know.

How do you keep your cats off of your window screens? Aside from keeping the windows closed which isn't an option for us where it's already getting pretty warm and the a/c isn't effective (both in cooling and price.)

Not Afraid · 05-13-2011, 09:46 AM

I replaced all of our screens with the stronger pet type of screen. It doesn't keep them off, but it doesn't rip when they scratch or climb.

No suggestion for keeping them off but make sure you have other scratching options for him. Those cardboard things work well - and even better when you add some cat nip to them.

Moonliner · 05-13-2011, 10:08 AM

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.

wendybeth · 05-13-2011, 10:36 AM

Get a wide roll of double sided tape. Put it in the area where kitty likes to jump onto first, so you can still get some airflow. The saran wrap is a good idea, but kitty is going to be able to sink her claws into it and still climb, so it might not be enough of a deterrent. I got the idea for the tape from a show on Animal Planet- it was to keep kitty off the counters, and it worked really well. After a while, the cat gave up.

scaeagles · 05-13-2011, 01:59 PM

I suggest getting rid of the cat.

Betty · 05-13-2011, 03:22 PM

All great ideas - except for Scaeagles of course. I stick out my tongue to you sir! thblblblthbl

scaeagles · 05-13-2011, 04:21 PM

I originally put something much more graphic relating to HOW I would get rid of the cat, but decided to be nice(r).

Strangler Lewis · 05-13-2011, 04:42 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 agree. Cover the cat with Saran Wrap.

WB's tape idea sounds good, too.

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.

05-13-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	How do I keep my cat off my window screens? My 6 month old kitty is cute as can be. He's started climbing window screens to the point where the one in our bedroom came out so many times it's now been ripped and replaced. And of course, he immediately does it again. I've tried squirting him with water and that's sometimes effective quickly and sometimes he holds on determined. He's now gotten out a few times this way and that concerns me. I don't want him to be run over and I can't count on him staying in our yard. I can't hardly blame him though - outside is glorious with a garden, flowers, yard, bird feeder, various critters such as gophers and squirrels, etc. Oliver the kitty has now come over the stare at me. He knows. He know. How do you keep your cats off of your window screens? Aside from keeping the windows closed which isn't an option for us where it's already getting pretty warm and the a/c isn't effective (both in cooling and price.) __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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05-13-2011, 09:46 AM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I replaced all of our screens with the stronger pet type of screen. It doesn't keep them off, but it doesn't rip when they scratch or climb. No suggestion for keeping them off but make sure you have other scratching options for him. Those cardboard things work well - and even better when you add some cat nip to them.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	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. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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05-13-2011, 10:36 AM	#4
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Get a wide roll of double sided tape. Put it in the area where kitty likes to jump onto first, so you can still get some airflow. The saran wrap is a good idea, but kitty is going to be able to sink her claws into it and still climb, so it might not be enough of a deterrent. I got the idea for the tape from a show on Animal Planet- it was to keep kitty off the counters, and it worked really well. After a while, the cat gave up. __________________
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05-13-2011, 01:59 PM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I suggest getting rid of the cat.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	All great ideas - except for Scaeagles of course. I stick out my tongue to you sir! thblblblthbl __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I originally put something much more graphic relating to HOW I would get rid of the cat, but decided to be nice(r).
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05-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#9
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	You could electrify it.... __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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