How can I keep cats off my car?!!?
It is a 1966 mustang with new paint. I am afraid to bring it home because the cats are always on top of my cars. for some reason they only gone on mine. what makes this more dificult is that they are my neighbor's who also happens to be my landlord. i have heard of some remmedies like ammonia but not sure if it works. i dont want to harm the cats but i do not know what to do. they are not house cats.
My other car is a jeep wrangler, they go on top of the rag top and scratch on it. they also scratch on the vynil soft top of my other car. I have a cover i just bought for it but i am really worried about putting it on. i think the soft material might only encourage them to scratch. When it is very hot they either go insode my jeep or under the car. why can't they just go under all the time? heathcliff would never do that. and he lived in a car junkyard. Even garfields lazy behind never did that.
Don't put ammonia or anything else. Cats get on our cars all the time, but I haven't seen any damage from it (other than little cat footprints and they wash right off). Cats can feel the metal they are walking on and they never put their claws out when they know it won't do any good. I understand you just got new paint, but the cats really can't hurt your car or paint any worse than birdcrap it all washes off.
Edit: Maybe there is some kind of noise maker or maybe flashing motion detector lights you could string up. I love cats so I'm trying to think of things that won't hurt thrm.
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Factors To Consider When Traveling With Your Cat
Some cats enjoy traveling where others do not; it really depends on your cat's personality. Traveling can either be and easy or difficult task when you have your cat in tow. There are different ways that you can travel and there are also different things that you need to consider with each mode of transportation.
Articleing your Air Travel
Traveling by plane can be quite tricky if your cat hates flying. You might have the option of having them on the plane with your or having to send them below into an air conditioned cargo area especially designed for pet travel. Some airlines allow you to take your cat along in a carrier that can fit below the seat in front of you. You need to specifically ask the airline if this is an option or not, plus you need to consider if your cat will fit into such a carrier.
If this practice is not allowed you will have to have your cat in a carrier and check them into the cargo area. If you plan on traveling with your cat you need to make your reservation far in advance and inform the airline that you will be traveling with a cat. You also have to make sure that your carrier fits the criteria of the airline. You might even be able to have your cat sedated for the flight time frame by your veterinarian to make travel a little easier.
Packing up the Car for a Trip
If you cat likes to go on car trips with you, then traveling a long distance by car is going to be a piece of cake. On the other hand if they detest it, it might not be the most enjoyable trip. Either way, you need to make sure that your cat is ready to travel with you. First, you definitely need a cat carrier when you are driving to help keep your cat safe and so you won't become distracted while driving.
You also need to make sure you cat has their collar on with their identification tag on it. If you cat doesn't like the car, you might want to try getting him used to it in advance by taking your cat out for short trips around the block or down the street. Before you leave on your trip, you need to make sure to pack your cat's bag as well as your own.
You need to make sure that you have their bowls, food, medication, litter box, litter, cat bed, cat toys, and some sort of scratching post so he doesn't tear up the room of wherever you are going. If you cat absolutely freaks out when you put him in the car, you might need to come up with another plan for your cat while you are away.
Not Brining Fluffy on the Trip
If you have the cat that freaks out whenever you try to travel by plane or by car, you will probably have to come up with a different plan. You can choose to leave your cat with friends, at home, or in a boarding place. Whatever you choose will probably depend largely on your cat and their attitudes and ability to adapt. A boarding place will allow you to leave your cat in a place where they will be taken care of.
Unfortunately not all pet boarding facilities are a great place to leave your pet, so you will have to do a lot of careful research before just dropping off your cat. A friend of family member might take in your cat so they can take care of all your cat's needs while you are gone. You can also choose to leave your cat at home if you will only be gone a short time, or have a cat sitter stay at your home with your cat.
Don't ask just anyone, make sure they can be trusted, and make sure to leave them with a list of things such as what food you feed, when you feed, when to clean the litter box, and any emergency numbers as well. For some, this might end up being the best option for their cat.
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