Chewing

Anyone ever have any cats that like to chew wood? And is there anything I can put on it, I don't want them to get it in there stomach. Do they do that because there bored? They have tons of toys

My boy cat LOVES to chew wood & has since he was a baby. I spray any wood that he shows interest in with Grannick's Bitter Apple; he hates the taste.

Our 6-month old has decided his favorite "toy" is electrical cords! He's not picky: computer cables, telephone cords, clock radios, fans, etc. We've already been the squirting water route and the pennies in a can trick. We even bought the a tube of bitter lime paste -- this only seems to slow him down but not stop him. Some of the light cords are nearly bitten clean in two! By this point, I almost worry MORE about an electrical short burning the house down than I do about him electrocuting himself.

Please, please, PLEASE... has anyone had a kitty who did this and found a way to break them of this habit. My husband is wanting to set a time limit and get rid of him if he is still cord chewing. I keep pointing out, "Who in their right mind would openly take on a cord chewer?!" And simply not sharing that piece of information is something I could never do. I'd have to be honest with any prospective new owner. Regardless, I'd rather find a way to stop him and be done with it. Any suggestions???? PLEASE HELP!

Anne Marie in Tennessee

Originally Posted by annie'sbengals

Our 6-month old has decided his favorite "toy" is electrical cords!

He's not picky: computer cables, telephone cords, clock radios, fans, etc. We've already been the squirting water route and the pennies in a can trick.
Anne Marie in Tennessee

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Cats chew on cords out of boredom. Does he have enough toys, room to climb and explore?
Also try bitter apple spray instead of lime. I hear it works better.

I have a cat that eats fabric and makes holes everywhere, do you have any solution to this very annoying problem?

Originally Posted by ray

I have a cat that eats fabric and makes holes everywhere, do you have any solution to this very annoying problem?

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How old is your cat? Teeth and gums checked out okay by vet? Cat have enough toys, room to exercise, lots of interaction with you?