How to disaccustom a cat or a cat to gnaw wires

The appearance of a cat in the house is not only a cozy purr and gentle affectionate stroking. It is also an additional concern that someone must take on. Sometimes it happens that a pet behaves just ugly, driving the owner to a frenzy. One of the most common problems is the habit of gnawing wires. No sane boss would put up with such a trick. Besides the fact that cracked wires do not add aesthetics to the home interior, it is also very dangerous. If the cat has sharp teeth that gnaw through the protective rubber sheath, then it can suffer from the strongest current shock. Unfortunately, not all animals withstand it - often fatal. That is why you need as early as possible to wean the cat from such a bad habit.

Why does a cat chew on wires?

To effectively deal with the problem, it is necessary to find out the reasons for the unusual behavior of the animal.

1. Young kittens and teenagers in the process of growth itching.To appease discomfort, cats of the first year of life often nibble everything around, and not just the wires.
2. Playful representatives of the cat family just can not get past the hanging wires, especially if they dangle from any touch. The cat perceives the object as its toy.
3. All cats are very curious by nature, but there are some special specimens that have incredible curiosity. If your pet is one of them, it will be difficult to deal with cracked wires.
4. Often, aged cats begin to gnaw the wires if there is a deficiency of microelements and vitamins in the animal's body. Especially often this can be observed in winter and in early spring, when vitamin deficiency develops.
5. The cat can gnaw the wires just out of boredom and boredom. If you don’t give the animal time, if you don’t play with your pet, he has to entertain himself on his own, far from the most innocuous ways.
6. Cats can gnaw wires, because the rubber is a dense structure and their surfaces are great for cat teeth. Everyone knows that an animal needs solid food - this is a powerful prevention of the formation of tartar.Sometimes this role is played by toys or bones, which you need to periodically treat your pet. If the owner does not, the cat itself is looking for items that can nibble.

If you notice that the cat has started to bite the wires, try to analyze the behavior of the animal and the factors that may contribute to this - moving and stress, changing the diet, introducing a new feed, etc. This will help you identify the real cause of the gnawed wires.

What if the cat chews the wire?

First of all, you need to calm down and in no case beat the animal. Aggression and physical abuse will only aggravate the pet’s stress without deciding the root cause. You can show your displeasure with voice and a distant attitude. Cats are incredibly sensitive to the mood of the owner, they immediately understand that you are offended and angry because of the behavior of the pet. In addition, you need to act consistently.

1. First of all, you need to hide all the wires in the cable channels, it can be corrugated tubes or special skirting. The main thing is that the wires do not dangle along the wall or above the floor - this is most attractive for kittens.If repairs are planned in the near future, consider raising the sockets from the floor to a higher level so that the animal cannot reach the coveted wire.
2. In veterinary stores you can find special solutions in the form of a dispenser, which have an unpleasant odor, it frightens cats. At home, a similar solution can be made from citruses - just splash the wires with lemon or orange juice. Also, the kitten is perfectly frightened off by the smell of aloe - you can wipe all the wires that especially attract a pet with the sap of the plant.
3. To relieve the itch of growing kitten teeth, as well as to occupy it, you need to buy toys for the animal, and periodically play with it. Remember that in the games you can not use wires or black laces that look like wires. The kid should clearly understand where the toy is, and what you should not play with exactly.
4. Be sure to purchase vitamin-mineral complexes for cats of appropriate age. Perhaps the reason for damage to the wires is not at all in this, but the harm from such an additive will definitely not be - only benefit.
5. Try to spend more time with the cat - play with it, caress and stroke the animal.Sometimes cats behave badly in spite to make the owner understand that they lack your attention.
6. Perhaps the cat began to suddenly gnaw the wires on the background of stress or altered living conditions. This may be the emergence of a new pet or family member, change of feed or filler for the tray. In this case, a cat can be given some vegetable sedatives for several days, which will help it to recover.
7. You can use this technique - to scare the cat at the moment when it starts to bite the wires. To do this, you can slightly click the animal on the nose at the time of the "crime" rubber band. Or you can tie a rattle to the wires with an unpleasant and loud sound. This will help scare away the pet and give a signal to the owner that the cat is being ruffled again.

In no case can not water the cat with water, especially if there are wires within reach. This may cause a short circuit.

What to do if a cat is electrocuted?

Even if the animal lies motionless, it is impossible to immediately grab a pet - it can also be energized. Use gloves to lift the cat. As a rule, cats are capable of carrying electric shocks, even better than dogs. However, prolonged exposure can lead to unpleasant consequences. If the animal does not move and does not show signs of life, it is necessary to lift the cat by its hind legs and hold it upside down. This contributes to a rush of blood to the brain. If after a few seconds the cat does not come to life, you need to do artificial respiration. Try to take the animal to the vet, but if the cat does not recover in the first 5-10 minutes, most likely, the animal will not need help.

Remember that the wires are not a toy, but a serious danger from which the cat must be protected in every possible way. After all, we are responsible for those who have tamed.