Fluffy pets love to sleep in warm, cozy, and secluded places, and also prefer heights, so they often climb onto shelves on cabinets and sleep on tables.
Reasons why cats walk on tables
Curiosity and clumsiness are considered the primary reasons for this behavior in cats. These furry pets love to explore undiscovered corners of the apartment, climbing into the most unusual and hard-to-reach places. Even if a cat owner leaves something enticing and tempting on the table, the animal will inevitably jump onto the high surface and, at best, merely glance at the forgotten item. To reduce the risk of temptation, remove items likely to attract your cat from cabinets or tables. If your kitchen counters aren't covered with a tablecloth, you can wipe the surface with a solution of water and vinegar or any citrus essential oil. Cats dislike such scents, so if they do manage to get onto the table, it's likely to be a short-lived encounter.
Another cause of misbehavior is stealing food from the shared table. Since cats are predators, they consider anything they steal from the table to be their own. There's only one solution to this problem: remove food from the table. Thoroughly wipe away any crumbs or food odors. If your table is clean and empty, there'll be nothing to steal. However, don't forget to feed your pet.
Most pets sleep where the smell of delicious food is present. Combine this with a high table, and the table will definitely become a favorite spot for cats. The fact that no one else is there will delight them greatly. This gives them a sense of dominance over humans. To break your cat of this bad habit, choose a comfortable bed, ideally in a high-rise building. The bed can also be placed in a closet or on a shelf that can support the cat.
Typically, warm places are located high up, so cats love to climb on tables during the winter. The solution is simple: move your pet's bed closer to a warm radiator, create a hammock tied to the radiator, or move a soft chair close to the heat source. When leaving the house, remove the computer from the table and turn off the desk lamp, as cats love these items because they heat up quickly and retain heat for a long time.
Cats love to sit on tables if there's a windowsill or window nearby. They're quite curious animals, so watching birds or cars can be quite enticing. To discourage your pet from doing this, you can cover the windows with light tulle or move the table to another location.
What can you do to keep your cat away from the table?
Method #1: Aluminum foil
Cats dislike smooth, rustling surfaces, so you need to create as unfavorable an environment as possible. Line the countertop with baking foil, securing it around the edges. The next time your pet decides to climb onto the table, they'll be faced with a real nightmare: their claws will start sliding on the aluminum foil, making an unpleasant sound.
Method #2: Double-sided tape
Cats find it uncomfortable to walk on surfaces when their paws stick to them, and they stop climbing in areas where they feel uncomfortable. You can attach the strips sticky side up, but double-sided tape is more convenient.
Method No. 3. Water + lemon + wasabi
Cats don't like strong smells, so to prevent your pet from sleeping on the table, treat the surface with a solution of water, lemon essential oil, and wasabi.
Use the above methods, and your furry pet will learn to stop sleeping on the table once and for all.
Ilya
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