How to keep a cat out of a room
Cats are wonderful pets to have, but they can be a bit of a nuisance when it comes to getting into rooms that you do not want them in. Cats like the smell and warmth of these rooms and will go into them even if you try your best to keep them out. Therefore, we have put together some ways for how you can stop cats from going into certain areas so that they cannot cause any damage or make a mess. Keep reading below to find out more about what we mean!
The first thing you need to think about is their food bowls as cats love eating near where they sleep. If there are no food bowls in the room, then this may deter your cat from entering as they would rather not go without their daily meals! If you are not able to move the food bowls, then another thing you can try is to sprinkle cayenne pepper on their food. This will make it taste extremely horrible and your cat will refuse to eat it. This should work well also if you have a few cats as they do not like eating out of each other’s bowls which means that they may be less likely to go into the room if their food has been tampered with!
Another way that may stop your cat from entering certain rooms is by getting rid of cat flaps or locks for windows. If there is no way for them to get in then there isn’t any point of them going in so this could help train them better so they understand not to go somewhere that they cannot get into.
Cats also like to scratch things; this is just what they do so if you have something soft for them to scratch then there should not be any need for them to go looking elsewhere! If you can place a scratching board or post near the room you do not want your cat in, then this should help as it will stop them from doing any potential damage. When getting the post remember to get one that is tall enough for your cat to stretch out fully and wide enough so that they can lay on it. It would also be a good idea to put some catnip on it too as this will attract your kitty straight away!
If you have any plants in the rooms that you do not want your cat to go into then you need to think about the possibility of them climbing up something that they can use to get onto the plants! Try to move any plant holders out of the way so that there is nothing for them to climb on. If this fails, then another thing you can try is covering up their favorite plants with plastic bags or pots. This will make it difficult for them and they should stay away instead, or at least learn slowly over time that these plants are not for playing with!
Another thing you can do which may sound silly but has worked for other people in the past talk loudly in front of the room like you are angry. Cats hate loud noises and shouting so if your cat hears this before they go into the room it should make them think twice about what they are doing!
You could also try to train your cat by using treats to get them used to stay away from certain areas. Give them a treat every time you see them not going into the room (do NOT do this if there is anything in there that they could damage, just use their food bowls for this). Over time cats tend to learn that something is good or bad through repetition so this should help with getting rid of the problem.
If all else fails, then you may need to consider getting another feline companion. Two cats can keep each other entertained and will stop the other one from coming into anywhere they shouldn’t! This can be done by either getting two kittens at the same time or by getting an adult when you already have one. Two cats together can make life much easier when it comes to controlling your kitty!
You should also think about investing in some scratching posts and pads for inside the rooms they are not allowed in! This way they will learn over time where is good for them to scratch and where is not, which should stop them from ruining anything that you do not want to be damaged.
If there are certain things that your cat just loves, then you could try putting their favorite toy near the door so that they will play with this instead. If they get bored of it then there is no harm done but if they do go into the room, then at least you know what they are doing so can put that toy away!
One last way that may work is to place one of the cat’s favorite things in there, like their bed or some food. If they are comfortable enough then they should not want to go anywhere else! Just remember that if you do this then you will need to keep checking up on them, so it does not become a problem for your kitty later.
There are several ways to stop your cat from entering rooms that should be off-limits, but it depends on why they are doing it and which room is the culprit. You can train them by using treats or play toys but if all fails just get another furry friend as cats love company! Make sure that you use these methods at first of trouble as waiting until something has been ruined could be very costly for you!
Conclusion
Cat-proofing your home can be a bit of a challenge, but there are plenty of things that you can do to keep them away from rooms they aren’t supposed to go into. For starters, if it’s the kitchen they’re getting into, try putting up some baby gates so they don’t have access. If it’s their scratching post they are after, move it to another room where you want them to use it instead. You may also want to think about using an enzyme spray or another type of repellent product on plants in any other rooms that need protection. Also, consider changing plants out throughout the house with non-toxic ones as well if your cats spend a lot of time inside. If you’ve already got some toxic plants, then try moving them to places where your cats can’t get to them, or else find something you can put in their place – maybe a new plant! There are plenty of options available when it comes to keeping your kitty away from rooms, they shouldn’t be in.
