Hi,

I hope I am posting in the right thread, My fiancee is having a problem with a cat near her house. It keeps on jumping on the car. We thought that the Zymol would have made it slippery(just kidding), but the cat still gets on top.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening??

Shoot it. (J/K)

Detailed Description
[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2][SIZE=+1]How the Scat Mat works:[/SIZE] The Vet Approved Scat Mat is a touch sensitive training pad which says "No", when you can't.

The Scat Mat is a touch-sensitive training pad, which conditions pets to avoid specific areas by giving harmless, low-power electronic stimulation.

The Scat Mat activates automatically in response to pressure from pets. Pets associate stimulation with location and avoid area in the future, even after Scat Mat is removed.

The Scat Mat assures that prohibited areas remain pet-free when owners are not present. The Scat Mat is perfect for sofas, countertops and beds and even outdoors. Three levels of stimulation allow customization for various pet sizes and temperaments.

The Scat Mat is powered by 9-volt battery (not included) or a 9-volt adaptor (see item CE41359 sold separately). Battery lasts in the Scat Mat up to six months depending on number of corrections.

Scat Mats are made with flexible PVC which contours to surfaces and rolls for easy storage. Extension panels connect to Scat Mat or Scat Mat Jr. with 12' connector cord to increase coverage area.


[SIZE=+1]Why the Scat Mat Works:[/SIZE] Habituated behavior patterns are often correctable through simple avoidance of problem spots.

When positioned where pet feet will be just before an unwanted behavior is exhibited (i.e.: scratching, soiling, etc.), the Scat Mat sends a strong message to the pet while it is 'thinking' about performing an undesirable act.

Most pets quickly associate this unpleasant experience with the location. To avoid similar static sensations they begin to avoid the area.


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[SIZE=+1]Other reasons why Scat Mat works:[/SIZE]

• Training is consistent at the location, 24 hours a day.
• It is the environment rather than an owner doing the 'conditioning'.
• The Scat Mat static sensations generated are sufficiently surprising and unpleasant. These sensations communicate an immediate 'Leave now' message.

[SIZE=+1]Scat Mat Kit Includes:[/SIZE]

• Vinyl Scat Mat (variety of sizes to choose from)
• Power Pack (needs a 9v battery-not included)
• The components of Scat Mat arrive assembled, ready to use.

[SIZE=+1]Scat Mat Features:[/SIZE]

• Scat mats are powered by battery, so they can be used anywhere.
• Scat Mats have adjustable power settings: appropriate deterrence sensations for varying sized pets. Train kittens at Low; cats at Medium; adult dogs and long haired cats on High.
• Training Indicator on Scat Mat light blinks to tell you how many times the Scat Mat has been contacted since it was last turned on. No blinks means your pet is avoiding contact.
• Scat Mat has holes at corners to accept tacks or optional suction cups.
• Up to 6 Extension mats can be connected to the powered Scat Mat to economically increase the number and/or size of the areas you wish to cover.
• Each Scat Mat has an outlet to accept an optional adapter (sold separately below) to convert to A/C current.
• Put whole rooms off limits. Keeps your pets in a confined area. Or keep your pets off of one piece (or several pieces) of furniture.

[SIZE=+1]Scat mats come in different shapes to protect different areas and configurations[/SIZE]

• Scat Mat Strip is great for window sills and counter fronts.
• Scat Mats Large and Medium rectangular shapes protect furniture and car hoods and lie across doorways.
• Cover more areas. Use more than one Scat Mat at one time by adding mat extensions. The Scat Mat extension is "live", so delivers the same correction as the original. Daisy-chain them together to go from one piece of furniture to another. (can be as far apart as 12 feet) to protect more than one area using the same power source (limited to 6 extensions)
• Spread your protection for less. Dummy Scat Mat looks just like the real Scat Mat but has no live correction and costs less. Use it after pets have experienced the real one to remind them about forbidden areas.

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Well, I know that mousetraps set under a thin layer of newspaper had always trained my cats to stay off the kitchen counter!

How 'bout a pellet gun? lol dont. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...light=shot+dog

You can use that electric mat like the one above, or get some spray repellant. They dont like the smell.

One more thing you can use, well be careful, tin foil. They dont like to walk on it.

Good luck!

Look up one of your local cat and dog rescue organizations. They often have safe live traps that you can borrow to capture a free roaming feral cat. If it has a collar and identification, you can return the cat to the owner and request that they keep their pet under control. If it doesn't have ID, you can take it to the rescue group or local humane society which can help find a new home away from your MINI. . .

My late cat, Little Opera, loved to nap on Wanda's bonnet, right in the middle, near the windshield. She liked the way the Jet Black set off her fur... But seriously, I think cats like the warmth of the bonnet. I guess you could consider using a car cover...

returned from under review.

Please keep the suggestions constructive and leave the displays of animal cruelty out of it.

Invite **** Cheney over to see the car. Tell him you're going hunting. (Oops...is the political forum resurfacing?) lol...

Seriously, you could always post a beware of dog sign in the back window.

Doesn't hurt the cat:

Sadly we had a cat do this on one of our previous cars and the only way we got around it was to park the car on the decline of our driveway. So that the hood was at a sharp angle. Seemed to keep the cat off.

May I suggest a good spray with the garden hose? Won't hurt the car or the cat. Should take only 1-3 applications.

we used scat mats to train our dog not to go to certain places that would normally be unsafe for her. Its probably the most humane thing to do other than the obvious... Park somewhere else... .

:P

Another option is a car cover.

Short of shooting the cat here are some humane ways of keeping it off:

SSSCat will scare the pants off of any cat that gets near your car.
http://www.entirelypets.com/ssscat.html


I'm thinking about getting one just to film the cats reactions. You sould
do the same w/ your mini.

The cheeper way to do it is to sprinkle pepper or cayenne on your car
(depending on the color of your car) that should stop them from coming
around also.

But then your car is covered in pepper or cayenne

i would put a can of tuna or cat food on the ground but barely open the lid
so he will be busy trying to open it. he'll come knocking on the door for
a can opener.

See post #6...we're on the same wavelength!

Thanks for that. We have a problem with our cats digging up the furniture, and scat mats are expensive! Plus, they won't work on a vertical surface.

That sensor sprayer may do the trick

I can see that thing on the car. Hopefully the weather won't knock it off, or kids won't steal it. If your car is parked outside, I still think the cover is the way to go.

Best thing about scat mats is you can use them in your house too. Works great on insurance salesmen, mother's in law... - . Come on in, have a beer, sit down .

We had a Jack Russell who used to get himself into all sort of trouble but the scat mat really helped train him. Highly recommended.

I also recommend a Scat Mat. It cured my cat in only 2 nights. The first night he got on it 4 times, the 2nd night 2 times, then he stopped. But put towels all over the area, because he did a little scratching as he ran down the hood.

Hey Cool, I'll try that with my sis-in-law's kitties. I have to kat sit once in awhile.

Until I finally get my garage cleaned out...I'm using a cover left over from my mercedes. It doesn't quite fit, but it stops the cats and the little birdies.

I suggest you clear it with her, first! I'd personally throttle anyone who did this to my cats

The cats aren't affected by the traps themselves. In other words, the traps don't touch the cats. That's why there's a layer of newspaper over the traps. It sets them off when the cats walk on any part of the newspaper, and keeps the traps from harming the cat. All it does is make a loud noise and sudden motion that startles the cat.

This method by the way, I got from our vet, and I've read about it in several cat care books. It's works for three cats in my life, and not one has ever been harmed.

I'm not cat sitting your cats. And anyways, I've already tried it. Worked like a charm. They haven't went NEAR the counters! Score 1 for Gromit!!

I'm glad it's worked for you. I'm just saying that I personally wouldn't trust it and therefore wouldn't want it used on my cats. Besides which, it's just, I don't know, rude, to attempt any kind of training without consulting the person under whose care the cats reside.