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Having a problem with neighborhood cats...?
Every morning when I go out to my car there are cat prints and scratches all over my vehicle. The scratches look like they try to jump up and slide down the side of my vehicle. This is driving me crazy, as the car was scratch free. Not sure who's cat it is and although I have 3 dogs, I am not going to leave them out to chase cats all night. Any ideas how to get rid of them without causing harm to them?
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- Beth PLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
I would get a car cover or get a motion detector sprinkler and everytime they go in area it will spray them and they will get the hint. I have the same problem in my neigborhood and I have tried it all but I find the water seems to do the trick. Good luck.
Source(s): rehabber - stonefieldhillLv 61 decade ago
There are various repellent sprays that work for cats and dogs that you can find at the pet store. These contain nontoxic ingredients that are used to deter cats or dogs from visiting an area (typically to keep them from going to the bathroom in your flower beds).
Other natural suggestions - plant catnip at the opposite end of your property to keep them high as a kite and away from your car. You can also spray your parking area with white vinegar - cats don't like the smell of vinegar and avoid it. They also don't like the herb rue (which is used in some of the repellents). Keep a couple of potted plants near your house or carport. I've also seen recommendations that cats are instinctively afraid of snakes, and putting a rubber snake or two near your parking area might discourage them away.
I'd recommend talking to your neighbors as well (if you can be civil and not turn it into a neighborhood feud). Try to find out who's cat(s) are roaming free and explain that your car is being damaged by their nighttime excursions. If your neighbors are made aware that their animals are causing damage, they might be persuaded to keep them indoors where they belong.
- 1 decade ago
Use plastic carpet protectors! LOL I know it sounds silly, but it worked for me...
Plastic carpet protectors, like the ones on the floor boards of your car or under your office chair, have little spikes on the underside to keep them from sliding around over the carpet. You can actually buy it in rolls and cut it to the shape of your car's roof and hood. Not expensive at all.
At night before you go to sleep, cover the parts of your car that the cats like to play on with plastic carpet protectors - SPIKE SIDE UP. ;-) The little plastic spikes DO NOT injure the cats, but they hate walking on them.
I have cats and I love them. While I was training a stray I rescued, I used this technique a few times on my desk, and she learned not to jump up there. Maybe it will work for you too. Good luck! :-)