How to make sure that the cat is not walked on the kitchen counter and stove

If the dog tries to climb on the table or board, you will surely hear it. And if you are at this time not at home, the consequences will be noticeable. But with cats is another story. Particularly nimble manage to do it in the presence of the owners quietly and without evidence.

The owners are well aware that these clever and curious "barbarians" of the cat family have to stick his nose everywhere. But walking around the kitchen surfaces - it is very unhygienic, as where not only are these legs! Before I came across this article, I just every time before cooking, or cut something, wipe all kitchen surfaces. Now I will experiment, and very much hope that among these options to find one that discourage my cat all desire to poke his nose and paws where you should not.

Option №1. Aluminium foil. It does not act on all the cats, but worth a try. No need to cover absolutely all surfaces, is enough to put it on the place that the cat uses its launching pad. Typically, this end of the table, and plates. Do not use on cats who like to chew on the aluminum or plastic!

Variant №2. Double sided tape. Paste it on the edges of the table and plates. A couple of times paws get stuck, and the next time he or think twice before you jump on the table, or find workarounds.

Option №3. Water + lemon + wasabi. To make a solution of lemon juice, water and wasabi and cover their countertops. Cats are very sensitive to smells, and according to my personal observation citrus scent they like the least. My cat is trying to get away every time I peel an orange or tangerine. Besides, I think that the legs after the walk will be terribly tasteless. So it may very well work. And the smell in your kitchen will be a nice;)

Of course, the best option - to keep their cats away from the kitchen. But if this is not possible, as you dare baleen and caudate from the kitchen table?