can a cat set it off?
617022
Yes, just by stepping on it, which is why I couldn't use mine for awhile till my cat got adopted. Of course I would imagine once it went off and scared them they would stay away from it...but you know how cats are
617023
I guess they could if they pressed the lever down. I can't imagine them doing it but once when they hear the noise. LOL
617024
Yes, if the cat steps on the alarm it will sound, but it is so loud that the cat would jump & run away very quickly & the alarm would stop immediately.
617025
A cat could set it on, it will stop sounding as soon as the cat jumps away. The cat can't turn the switch off because if his lack off opposable thumbs
617026
It doesn't take much pressure to set it off. I am sure a cat could. My cat hasn't; neither has my dog. But a cat would only do it once, since the alarm would scare it. The alarm only sounds when pressure is applied; once the frightened cat stepped off, the alarm would stop.
617027
Only if your cat can open a door. I have had 3 cts but they could not open house doors.
617028
Anything that presses the metal lever down will set off the alarm; however, if you place this with low end under the door there would not be much for the cat to step on. If that is a concern, and you want to use the alarm, you could simply place something box-like over the exposed end.
1434810
It does not have a shut off. I bought 5 for my outdorr cats and I leave on medium. Has had on since I bought over 4 weeks ago!
269258
My cats don't have problem with it. Our youngest cat found out to stick his paw up the shoot and now the other is doing it. I have ours placed on a shelf, In a corner location. They haven't knocked it off yet. If you have a dog who is mischievous or curious this might be a problem. Our cats hear the food being dispensed they stop whatever they're doing and run to eat. I have it set up for two times a day morning and afternoon. I would buy it again. The batteries last 6-9 months.
2057211
My cat just sort of watches it and will jump out of the way if it gets too close. A young kitten may attempt to play with it.
861830
A cat or dog will definately set off the alarm. I have had to raise mine up over a foot. We have one dog loose in the neighborhood , about three feet tall and it visits us every night. This is a good security device that can be used for other purposes. It is very sensitive.
1884701
Yes. I think so. The only problem I see is if the animal is so light and/or light on foot that it does not make a vibration to set off the alarm. I have cats and it is somewhat the problem.
1131614
Yes. Can be locked one way, too, so cat can come in but can't get back out.
912767
I don't think so. The lid is closely fitted, moves slowly and makes enough noise that the cat has time to move out of the way. Since you set it to move every 12 or 24 hours, the food is usually long gone before it moves. If you move it manually by hitting the button, then you are there to see the cat safe. Should be fine.
911054
probably if the cat is within the sense field. Something to play with. I don't think that animate or inanimate items matter.
1216007
Maybe not. I did not set it up. It was a gift for the grand kids. It is great and they love it. A mesh sheet is included that will both keep the cats out of it or can be tied to the top for even more sun protection on the side.
742205
Yes, but keep aware of where you place the detector. It works fine except with furniture taller then your waist and somewhat close to the detector, that the cat can jump onto it. We placed our detector near a stairwell within 6 feet of a half wall and when the cat jumped up, it triggered it. We moved it a few more feet away from the half wall and it worked fine.
630051
Just installed the alarm, and so far my medium sized cat has set if off three times. We've tried adjusting the sensitivity and location of the motion sensor, but no luck so far.
323040
I don't know for sure, but vibrations and movement can set it off. All it took was is a couple of times getting sprayed and hearing the alarm to train my cats.
1293661
Yes, there is a one way setting. It is a very workable unit. You can keep your cat(s) in or out at your pleasure or let them go out as they please.
2183421
Not without a lot of force and opposable thumbs! I hope that makes sense. It CAN be removed by a human, but a cat is not capable of doing it... we hope... ;)
1355174
Yes, any metal will set off sensors. Will the cat be riding in a pet carrier, otherwise? Probably best to not harness the cat when going through security. It would stress out your cat. Exercise him hours previous to trip in an area he's familiar.
530044
Absolutely! And when I set mine up, my old cat thought it was a trick. I just left down a wall and let her get use to it. She has been in it everyday after a week or so introducing it to her.