How to wean a cat or cat nibble wires

The appearance of a cat in the house is not only a cozy purr and gentle gentle stroking. This is also an additional concern that someone should take on. Sometimes it happens that the pet behaves just ugly, bringing the owner to frenzy. One of the most common problems is the habit of gnawing wires. No sane owner will not accept such a trick. In addition to the fact that gnawed 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 shell, then it can suffer from a severe shock. Unfortunately, not all animals can withstand this - often a fatal outcome occurs. That is why you need to wean the cat from such a bad habit as soon as possible.

Why is a cat nibbling 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 adolescents itch during the growth process. To relieve discomfort, cats of the first year of life often gnaw around, and not just wires.
2. Playful representatives of the cat family simply can not pass by hanging wires, especially if they dangle from any touch. The cat perceives the item as his toy.
3. All cats are very curious by nature, but come across special specimens that have incredible curiosity. If your pet is one of them, it will be difficult to deal with broken wires.
4. Often, cats aged begin to gnaw on wires if a deficiency of trace elements and vitamins occurs in the body of the animal. Especially often, this can be observed in winter and early spring, when vitamin deficiency develops.
5. A cat can nibble wires just from boredom and boredom. If you do not allocate time to the animal, if you do not play with the pet, he is forced to entertain himself on his own, far from the most harmless ways.
6. Cats can gnaw on wires because the rubbery dense structure of their surface is great for cat's teeth. Everyone knows that an animal needs solid food - this is a powerful prevention of tartar formation. Sometimes this role is played by toys or bones, which you need to periodically treat your pet. If the owner does not do this, the cat herself is looking for objects that can be nibbled.

If you notice that the cat began to nibble on wires, try to analyze the animal’s behavior and factors that can contribute to this - moving and stress, changing the diet, introducing new food, etc. This will help you identify the real cause of the gnawed wires.

What to do if a cat nibbles wires?

First of all, you need to calm down and in no case beat the animal. Aggression and physical abuse will only exacerbate the stress of the pet, not resolving the root cause. Show your dissatisfaction with your voice and detached attitude. Cats are incredibly sensitive to the mood of the owner, they immediately understand that you are offended and angry precisely 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 boards. The main thing is that the wires do not hang along the wall or above the floor - this is most attractive to 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 get the coveted wire.
2. In veterinary stores you can find special solutions in the form of a spray, which have an unpleasant odor, it scares off cats.At home, a similar solution can be made from citrus - just sprinkle the wires with lemon or orange juice. Also, the kitten is perfectly deterred by the smell of aloe - you can wipe all wires of the plant juice that especially attract the pet.
3. In order to alleviate the itching of a kitten’s tooth, as well as to take it, you need to buy toys for the animal, periodically play with it. Remember that you cannot use wires or black laces similar to wires in games. The kid should clearly understand where the toy is and what to play with is definitely not worth it.
4. Be sure to purchase vitamin-mineral complexes for a cat of the appropriate age. Perhaps the cause of the damage to the wires is not at all in this, but there will certainly not be any harm from such an additive - 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 let the owner understand that they lack your attention.
6. Perhaps the cat began to suddenly bite the wire amid stress or altered living conditions. This may be the appearance of a new pet or family member, a change in feed or filler for the tray. In this case, a cat can be given herbal sedatives for several days to help her recover.
7. You can use this technique - to scare a cat at a time when it starts to nibble wires. To do this, you can slightly click the animal on the nose at the time of the "crime" with an elastic band. Or you can attach 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 again hooligan.

In no case should you water the cat with water, especially if there are wires in the reach zone. This may cause a short circuit.

What to do if a cat is shocked?

Even if the animal is motionless, you can not immediately grab the pet - it can also be energized. Use your gloves to lift the cat. Typically, cats can tolerate 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 raise 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 recover, you need to do artificial respiration. Try to take the animal to the veterinarian, however, if the cat does not recover within the first 5-10 minutes, most likely, the animal will no longer need help.

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