Table of contents:
- 1. Block access to wires by furniture
- 2. Place the cables out of your pet's reach
- 3. Wrap the cables in a special sheath
- 4. Use a deterrent spray
- 5. Provide your pet with an alternative
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Five simple tips will keep your cables safe from pet attacks.
Many pet owners complain that they don't mind chewing on their phone charging cable, wiring, or TV cable. This habit of the pet becomes not only a reason for buying a new charger, but also a serious cause for concern: the animal can be electrocuted. Here are some easy ways to fix this problem.
1. Block access to wires by furniture
Use any massive piece of furniture in your apartment that will act as a barrier between your pet and electrical wires. Run as many wires as possible behind bookcases, wardrobes, TV stand, dresser, desk, and so on. This is fine if you have a large enough pet.
Cats and ferrets can even get into narrow crevices, so it may be better to run electrical cords under carpets or floor mats.
2. Place the cables out of your pet's reach
An animal cannot spoil what it cannot reach. The wires can be attached to the walls at the level of 1.5–2 m from the floor. For this, special plastic holders are suitable. Here you can give free rein to your imagination by turning a simple cable into an interesting interior detail.
The charger cable can be fixed to a table or bedside table so that it does not dangle. Other wires can be attached to the table or table legs.
For all types of cables, a special plastic container is suitable, where you can remove unnecessary parts of too long wires.
Where to get:
- Clips for cables, 125 rubles for 20 pieces →
- Holders for cables on an adhesive basis, 65 rubles for 5 pieces →
- Clips for cables, from 61 rubles per 10 pieces →
- Plastic container for wires, from 1,034 rubles →
- Holder for wires, 400 rubles →
3. Wrap the cables in a special sheath
This method is suitable for both stationary wires and charging cables that are not constantly in one place. To keep an expensive iPhone cable or MacBook charger from your cat's sharp teeth, use a thick plastic or metal wire braid. In such a sheath, the cable will be too tough for your pet.
Where to get:
- Protection for multiple wires, from 187 rubles →
- Braid for wire, from 136 rubles →
- Braid for wires of different diameters, from 65 rubles →
4. Use a deterrent spray
Not the most humane, but quite effective way. There are a number of odors that pets cannot stand: essential oils, citrus peel, vinegar, pepper, and garlic. In a place from which such a smell emanates, the animal prefers not to be for a long time. If you do not want to engage in "alchemy" or the area of the apartment does not allow you to use an unpleasant smell to you, use a ready-made solution. Cat and dog repellent sprays are available at specialty stores.
5. Provide your pet with an alternative
Pets that chew on wires are often bored, scared, or stressed.
If a pet is experiencing stress for any reason (moving to a new place, a long journey, new people in the house), he needs to pay more attention, feed him delicious food more often and show his care in every possible way. In all other cases, the pet can be offered an interesting toy that he can switch to instead of wires.
Where to get:
- Wooden sticks for cats, 55 rubles for 5 pieces →
- Toy feeder, from 256 rubles →
- Rubber ball with holes for feed, from 152 rubles →
- Toy squeaker for a dog, 122 rubles →
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