Comments on: How to keep the cats off of the stove.

By: Polar Bear

Polar Bear — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

make a loud noise whenever they go near it. I dont know, i always used squirt bottles for my cats. maybe fill a can with pennies and shak it and startle them whenever they jump up there

By: Tim D

Tim D — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

leave it on. when he burns himself he’ll learn better

By: marianne j

marianne j — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

i was told to use hot sauce, I’ve never had to use it myself but I was told it works try that and see if it don’t do the trick.

By: cutemarci24

cutemarci24 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

You can either get one of those alarms that when the pet gets closer it screams or sprays a repellent (these you know where to get them, pet stores) or you can spray bitter apple around the stove. Cats hate the smell of bitter apple and it really works. Find out where you can buy this and put it into action.

By: thedivineoomba

thedivineoomba — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Tin Foil. Cats don’t like walking on it. Lay it on your stove, and tape it down.

Cats also aren’t suppose to like walking on cling wrap. I suppose it sticks to their paws, and they don’t like that.

Also, there are something called a “Scat Pad” that creates a minor electrical shock (on the order of static electricity) that when a cat walks on it, the cat gets shocked.

Once the cats stop trying to jump on the stove, you can remove whatever is covering. They should have learned that the stove is not fun to walk on, and not try it again.

Hopefully, this helps.

By: rebeca R

rebeca R — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Ok i am an animal lover and i have three cats two dogs a hamster and three herment crabs well oour cats get on the stove plenty of times and we usually dont have to tell them anymore because we baught them a cat tree and let me tell you they love it and atleast now tey have something to play with no matter how much we move and i did not care for the idea about the hot sauce that could make your pet misserable and do not scare them all the time even if it works it will just make them afraid of you and DO NOT LET IT BURN ITS SELF CAUSE THAT IS CALLED ANIMAL CRULITY and NO electric shock that would hurt it suverily.

By: corinnlove

corinnlove — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

find a jar or can with a lid put a few pennies in it and when you see the cat even attempt to go near the stove shake the jar at it. They hate the noise plus they’ll start to associate an unpleasant sound with the stove when they go near it all together, even when you’re not cooking or home. Be patient though it takes a min to sink in. Good luck

By: tooyoungtobethisold

tooyoungtobethisold — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Ok, some of the answers are cruel, some not safe, and most ineffective. I know where you’re coming from. Our 7 month male kitten is the only cat we’ve been unable to train to stay off of the counters and stove.
I have two Farberware (metal) pot lids always on the counter and bang them like crazy when I catch him in the act, shouting “BAD cat.” at the same time. He high tails it out of the kitchen .until the next time. But he is improving.
The pot lids worked on my female cat who used to suck and nibble the Christmas tree lights out of their sockets.

Hang in there. Don’t do something mean like hot sauce that could make your kitty sick.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Really I think you’ve answered your own question. You’ve apparently not yet discovered that DOGS have masters. Cats have slaves hun. You may keep them off of the stove when you’re looking but you and I both know what happens when you turn your back. Mine know better as well. Better than to let me catch them. When I near the kitchen sometimes I hear five sets of paws hit the floor.
The only proof positive method of keeping a cat from where we do not want the cat is to deny access to it. They are natural climbers and the smell of food is a powerful motivator for these creatures that discipline cannot totally overcome.
I have five cats indoors and I accepted a long time ago that if I give them access to the kitchen, they own the stove. For that reason, when I cook or need the counters, I have to lock them out.
I have one who will actually crawl in the microwave or the refrigerator. Needless to say that could potentially have disastrous consequences.
I just don’t think they should be in the kitchen at all while we’re cooking, etc. it’s just too dangerous and it’s hard to watch them while you’re busy with things like sharp knives and fire. Can be dangerous for us too.

By: Dwasifar K

Dwasifar K — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

This is kind of like Tim’s answer, but kinder. Don’t leave the burners on; leave the oven on. The top of the stove will get warm enough to be uncomfortable but not hot enough to injure. I don’t know how long it will take to condition them not to go there; with any luck it will not be so long that your utility bill for the month becomes unmanageable.