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.
228808
Have you talked with your vet? It could be skin irritation, anxiety, or something else. The thunder shirt is to calm them down. I use mine for car rides and cutting their nails. I don't know how well it would work with the above possibilities. If it's anxiety they have Prozac for cats. I use it on two of my nervous Nelly's. One's the destroyer, the other is the pee pee brat.
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I have 3 cats one is a mixed breed bob cat she will eat most anything. Out of the 3 cats she is the only one who will even eat thesetreats and I see no calming effect on her what so ever. Consistent day & night crying is not normal . If your cat is not in heat than there is definitely something wrong & you need a professional.
1110310
Well, my cat likes the "krinkly" noise. But I wouldn't say its noisy enough to scare a cat away. My cat is 7 yrs old and sleeps in it now. I think it's a friendly noise and intrigues them.
971083
I did 2 things - first I rubbed it on all 4 sides with my cats favorite catnip & second my cat is very possessive of things she thinks are hers so anytime she was close by I scratched the post. I started making the scratching noise & she couldn't resist joining in and swatting at my hand. Hope this helps - good luck
1258348
your dog or cat will stay off when the alarm sounds. It is loud and piercing. it is a learned behavior. my dog stayed off the couches and I moved one around after about 2 weeks on each one he stayed off of them
1979086
It calms them down, but a lot of cat behavior is habitual once they start doing it. You might have to retrain the cat once the nervousness is gone. get a water pistol and use it.
326505
This is for a cat to scratch its claws and sharpen them which they do out of stress. It is not something an animal could rub its back on.
872343
That's the same reason I got mine! I stupidly connected the first one in my kitchen, and, wow, my cats bolted out of the room. But it seems to have no effect on them when they are set up outside - of course, it's Texas and I don't open my windows.... and the catstops point away from the house. Actually I only use them long enough to get other cats out of the habit of coming into my yard... then I loan them to friends who also have a cat problem!
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My cats have only been inside a few times as the winter weather has not always been good. One cat is thrilled with it, the other cat is very nervous and is a real Houdini--he managers to work open the zippers--so the zippers will have to be twisted shut with something strong. I also keep my cats nails cut, the sharp pointy tips mainly--and, as this is a new toy for them I have usually sat nearby and kept my eye on them. So, I am not too much help.
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Not really. I love this. I have one cat that uses it to rub his back. The other 5 just ignore it. He will roll all over it. But it does a really good job for what it says it will do. It isn't perfect. But I bought two -one of each size. I would love to get another. I just wish they were cheaper.
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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.
527802
I've owned two of them and they have always made at least some sound. I don't know if I'd describe it as "loud" though. One of my cats was scared of the noise so I bought a cheap timer which allows me to set times during the day where the power gets turned on (the same thing people use for Christmas lights). I only turn it "on" for 2 hours twice a day and it works fine. I'd suggest doing that. No need to run the motor 24 hours a day since you don't need to.
2147065
I never used on a cat. I would think that a cat would be scared of it because of the noise.
699139
definitely the cats would do some scratching and puncture it. If you have a queen bed then you need to queen genie to enjoy the fullness of it, having a regular might be some what uncomfortable
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I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out... » Read More I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The situation you described--lying in bed while the cat wants you to wake up--is the primary reason we use this device. A quick press of the button and the cat skulks away. This is with the door closed.