Evening everyone, My little Luna (6 months old) is causing us a bit of a headache. She's lovely and house-trained, but when we leave her alone, she starts attacking the plug socket covers. It's really starting to worry us as we're terrified she'll electrocute herself, especially since she pulls the cover off and then tries to pull the actual socket away from the wall. Other than that, she's good as gold and doesn't get into any other mischief. Has anyone else had this issue? Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? We've already tried using pepper, repellent spray, and vinegar, but nothing seems to work. Thanks for your help!
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I think she’s pushing her luck a bit now. My partner took her for a walk and they’d just got back, but in the time it took him to have a wash, she did something for the absolute first time—she started chewing holes in the sofa. I’m wondering if she’s actually happy indoors, because when she’s outside she’s so happy, running about and all that... I’m at a total loss now, especially as she’s never done anything like this before.
Two hours a day, but how many walks is that split into?! The garden doesn't count as a proper outing for her; it’s just part of the house. It’s just like it is for us – we might go out into the garden often, but after a while, we know it inside out and it’s much more exciting to go for a walk somewhere else. It lets the dog explore and helps with their socialisation :)
She gets walked for at least two hours a day and has the run of the whole garden (nearly an acre) all day long. She can go in and out of the house as she pleases, so I reckon we’ve got plenty of space...
In my case, she’s pulling the plug sockets right out of the wall, and obviously, it's always when we’re out.
Hi everyone,
I had the same issue with one of my cats, who’s quite a character (she’s a Birman). She has plenty of toys, mind you. I almost thought she had a bit of a death wish, but actually, I think she just didn't realise how dangerous it was.
She’s stopped doing it now, but she does still sometimes go for cables coated in a certain type of PVC (the softer kind), like mobile chargers or small earphones. I reckon the smell of the material, and maybe even the slight electrical current, attracts both cats and dogs.
My partner and I have trained her not to bite cables, but sadly we can't be there 24/7 to keep an eye on her. So, whenever possible, we switch off her 'favourite' extension lead that’s connected to the computer. We’ve also hidden the electrical cables as much as possible by making sure they’re tucked away behind the furniture.
I’d read about another solution on other forums: using cable trunking or wrapping them in those spiral plastic protectors... Personally, I’ve avoided that because I think it would just attract my cat even more, and she’d still try to get her teeth right into them! But of course, give it a go if you think it’ll be effective.
You can also put electrical cables in 'cable tidy' boxes or shoe boxes, but you must check that there’s no risk of overheating. Have a look at this link:
http://www.astucesdefilles.com/3-astuces-deco-pour-vos-cables-et-prises-electrique/
Hi there,
Oh yes, she’s got plenty of toys (maybe even too many!). All sorts of shapes and sizes—chews, balls, rings, etc...
We have a garden where she burns off loads of energy, on top of long walks and playtime...
We’re really at our wits' end and we’re worried about her. Because other than that, she’s an absolute sweetheart, but this habit could be so dangerous for her... 😞
