I’ve found one of the rechargeable air dusters is far more effective. Not all cats are adverse to water, some even like it. But a blast of air will deter all but the stubbornest.
I just use my breath to blow forcefully at the cat’s face. Only works at close range of course. Indeed I have a cat that never minded getting wet, so water sprays don’t have any effect.
I think it’s more the feeling of the air blast. Mo will let me clean him with a vacuum, but runs away at a puff of air. And compressed air from a tank is just as effective. But I figured most people weren’t living in a perpetual remodel and didn’t have that in their kitchen.
do those compressed air cans work? we’ve got a mean cat out in the yard and i am thinking of building and carrying around a little co2 can/straw dealie to psst at her from long range
yeah, she’s a cat so by the time i can get to the hose and back she’s gone. we’re trying to remember where we put the old super soaker 50s (i think my little brother stole them) to keep in our cars and on my bike but so far no luck.
I’ve found one of the rechargeable air dusters is far more effective. Not all cats are adverse to water, some even like it. But a blast of air will deter all but the stubbornest.
I just use my breath to blow forcefully at the cat’s face. Only works at close range of course. Indeed I have a cat that never minded getting wet, so water sprays don’t have any effect.
I wonder if the engine whine has anything to do with it. I’ll try with my car vacuum later and report back, for science!
Edit: reporting back! I know n=2≠a p value of .05. but my cats are afraid of the noise.
I think it’s more the feeling of the air blast. Mo will let me clean him with a vacuum, but runs away at a puff of air. And compressed air from a tank is just as effective. But I figured most people weren’t living in a perpetual remodel and didn’t have that in their kitchen.
Big lol. I am living in remodel purgatory. But just turning on the compressor is enough to get both of mine to run and hide.
do those compressed air cans work? we’ve got a mean cat out in the yard and i am thinking of building and carrying around a little co2 can/straw dealie to psst at her from long range
Yeah, but their range might be too limited outside. For that, I would probably just keep a pump up garden sprayer or hose handy.
yeah, she’s a cat so by the time i can get to the hose and back she’s gone. we’re trying to remember where we put the old super soaker 50s (i think my little brother stole them) to keep in our cars and on my bike but so far no luck.