I've got three cats that I would like to be kept away from the living at night, if on the lowest setting does it hurt? What does it do, is it a vibration, or is it a shock, and what does it feel like? I just don't want my cats to hate me and get hurt (yes i'm one of those annoying cat moms). I've got three cats that I would like to be kept away from the living at night, if on the lowest setting does it hurt? What does it do, is it a vibration, or is it a shock, and what does it... » Read More I've got three cats that I would like to be kept away from the living at night, if on the lowest setting does it hurt? What does it do, is it a vibration, or is it a shock, and what does it feel like? I just don't want my cats to hate me and get hurt (yes i'm one of those annoying cat moms). « Show Less
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No it doesn't really hurt. It is a shock, kind of like static electric. The lowest setting might be too low to feel. I leave mine on medium. My cat has only stepped on it twice that I know. It scares them more than anything. My cat does not hate me she just knows there is something by the stairs that scares her.
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i have three cats as well, and would never expose them to being hurt. that being said, i tested the scat-mat on myself when i opened it... it was a slight shock. not painful at all, just annoying enough to cats that they learn to stay away. lately, i dont even plug it in anymore, i just leave it laying there. they avoid it by sight alone. ive accidentally stepped on it barefoot plenty of times- you definitely notice it, but it definitely doesnt hurt. it just gets the cats attention and makes them associate that spot with something unpleasant.
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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...
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Are you aware of how awfully painful is for cats to be declawed? Besides that if they go outside, they are defendless. It is more humane to trim their nails as needed
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I don't feel like it had any noticeable effect. For myself, It's a lot of money to not recognize that it helps. But, I got mine in hopes that my one cat would calm down and get along with the 2 of our 8 cats (we foster) and it didn't work. Maybe for a move to calm the new environment, it would work. I think it's worth a try for the first month and then hopefully they'll be adjusted by then.
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Cats like to curl up, so he'll probably fit. It's not very cushiony at all, and you can feel the wires a bit. However, the older cat of the house loves it and can't stop sleeping in it, while the kitten avoided it and its strange crinkly noise from the first day. It's a hit or miss.
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Many thanks for this post - I'll be very curious to see how your cat reacts to the pet potty. My cat is old, hates all the other cats, and doesn't share anything - we have, it seems, much the same situation. Good luck!
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I have used this on two of my cats. One is a jealous bully and was terrorizing the other. I also had some inappropriate "peeing" but never knew which one it was. I put a collar on each cat and saw some improvement, though the problem did not abate completely. I can definitely tell when its time to change the collar. I have also had luck with the plug-in pheremones, but discontinued them when I learned that the plug-in air devices have a tendency to fail and can be a fire hazard.
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the catscram works by a little "electric eye", like the red laser beams you see in movies like Ocean's 11. i placed it on the floor so that when my cat tried to walk into the bathroom, the "eye" saw her and emitted a sound. it does the same thing when i walk into the bathroom, anything that crosses in front of the catscram will turn it on. Humans can't hear the sound, but the cat can. So i don't know where you intend to place it so that it will go off when you cat jumps on the couch. Keep in mind it will also sense YOU on the couch, and it might continuously emit the sound and drive you cat nuts.
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My 22lb cat may be lazy, but she just sat there and looked out the screen or layed there and napped while pushing her so not sure. My other cat that is declawed also just sits there and looks out, so neither of them try clawing at it.
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It should put out enough heat. To the touch, it doesn't feel like much but once your kitty sleeps in it, it seems to generate more heat.Hope that helps. Good luck with your kitty :)
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To: Doctor "K",I will look right now, so hold on. My cats are all so nutty, it is hard to tell if they are having that special "feeling" from one of their catnip toys. I ordered these because they have the rattles in them and when I throw them, I shake them first and they love that noise. Then it is like a herd of buffalo running for them. My veterinarian came to my home and told me that hands down, she has never ever seen so many cat toys. LOL From what I can see on the box and also read on the individual tag attached to each little mouse, there is no catnip in/on them. To: Doctor "K",I will look right now, so hold on. My cats are all so nutty, it is hard to tell if they are having that special "feeling" from one of their catnip toys. I ordered these because they have the rattles in them and when I throw them, I shake them first and they love that noise. Then it is like a herd of buffalo running for them. My veterinarian came to my home and told me that hands down, she has never ever seen so many cat toys. LOL From what I can see on the box and also read on the individual tag attached to each little mouse, there is no catnip in/on... » Read More To: Doctor "K",I will look right now, so hold on. My cats are all so nutty, it is hard to tell if they are having that special "feeling" from one of their catnip toys. I ordered these because they have the rattles in them and when I throw them, I shake them first and they love that noise. Then it is like a herd of buffalo running for them. My veterinarian came to my home and told me that hands down, she has never ever seen so many cat toys. LOL From what I can see on the box and also read on the individual tag attached to each little mouse, there is no catnip in/on them. « Show Less
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Its all about reinforcement. Say "no!' spray then see what happens and keep it up. But I hope that he/she does not associate the spray with bad car trips. I just have to show her the can sometimes and she will stop messing with the cat. But then the cat is the instigator so I let it ride, so I know I don't always reinforce. remember all it is is air with a noise.
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Laura is correct. The unit works because the cats are frightened by the loud and unexpected sound. If left in the same location for a long period, some cats lose their fear and will ignore the unit.To make the unit effective again, put it away for a while or relocate it. Also, try combining it with an unfamiliar sensation like tin foil or saran wrap.
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To: Doctor "K", I will look right now, so hold on. My cats are all so nutty, it is hard to tell if they are having that special "feeling" from one of their catnip toys. I ordered these because they have the rattles in them and when I throw them, I shake them first and they love that noise. Then it is like a herd of buffalo running for them. My veterinarian came to my home and told me that hands down, she has never ever seen so many cat toys. LOL From what I can see on the box and also read on the individual tag attached to each little mouse, there is no catnip in/on them.
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I think it depends on the cat. Mine is terrified of these things, so one good spray and he'll stay away for good. I find even putting one where I don't want him to go and leaving it off is deterrent enough. And when I catch him doing something he shouldn't be, I just have to walk up with one in hand and he scampers off.
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It might help, I would get a collar for each one of the cats. This helped my 2 that would fight with each other. Good luck!
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Hello! My cats don't really use it, either. So that string toy thing with the wand on the end I just use by first putting catnip in it first and then use it by just waving it around in the hole on the top or if your cat sticks his/her head in one side you can also wave it around on the other side where they can see it and they'll run over and through this crackle chute to play. My cats honestly have even tried to sleep in it. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get used to it