Cat Scagging Soft Top Of Car

[Calicogirl]

Hi does anyone have any ideas how I can stop a cat scagging the soft top of my car please? Little bleeder is using it like a scratching post :(
I've tried lemon and orange scented things inside the car and sprayed on the hood but nothing seems to be working.

Thanks in advance.

[Tilly2]

Tilly likes being in the car. Do you want to borrow her for a few days?
I swear that she will get rid of the pesky cat. :-)

[Calicogirl]

It's one of my flipping cats and I've got dogs so they're not one bit afraid of them, but I'd borrow yours just for a cuddle :) x

[Canary42]

Swop it for a hard-top.

[bookbinder]

You could try this:
http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/no-scratch-cat-scratch-repellent-150ml-%28online-only%29
...or just Google anti cat scratch spray

[calmck]

Try putting chilli powder on the roof

[wolf63]

try sticking something on top of the top - cling film, bubble wrap, something noisy. At least it's not the paintwork

[TonyV]

Calicogirl, many liquid repellents, as Bookbinders reply or amazon, or other suppliers, e.g. Petsrus, but whatever you choose, do a test area first, to make sure your hood doesn't react to whatever chemicals are contained within plus most recommend that you retreat every couple of days.

[Calicogirl]

Oooh will try all of that, there'll be nothing left of it otherwise little toad :) Thank you x

[Mamyalynne]

What about something like this when you're parked up at home, may feel too slippy for the cat.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Halbgarage-PKW-250x145x61cm-Gr%C3%B6%C3%9Fe-S/dp/B005GU1AA8?ref_=Oct_MGiftedC_426373031_1&pf_rd_r=P65YD9SARHRT7T9VZ31S&pf_rd_p=468e4a37-4cda-5527-983c-13a6d9bd8ebe&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=426373031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

[Mamyalynne]

Hate long links, sorry.

[Calicogirl]

That might work Mamy if it feels slippy, I'm loathe to spray too much on it because it's burgundy and I'm terrified it'll do weird things to the colour :) x

[wolf63]

The ultimate defence would be a motion sensitive watering spray thingy. Unless the cat actually enjoys water - they are contrary little Bs.

[ladybirder]

And if all the above fails a 12-bore shot gun.

[TonyV]

Wolf definitely they don't like water round my way, I didn't hate them, just don't enjoy them using my seed beds as a loo. I use a children's pump up long range water pistol to deter them, if I see them. But most are pretty clued up now, and disappear as soon as they hear the door open.

[wolf63]

Tonyv - it amuses me how cats (Frankie is 5.7kg and none too bright) can cause so many problems for us so-called intelligent humans. They really are much smarter than we give them credit for.

In a little while, I will be told that it is bedtime and he will not stop screaming at me until I go upstairs. I am allowed to read or play games on my Kindle until such time as I am advised that it is time to put the light out.

☺☻☺

[anneasquith]

Susan,,,,,,, worse than a husband :*)

[Old_Geezer]

I agree with Canary. Exchange the darn cat for a hard top.

[wolf63]

anne - with cats you can stop them from straying by cutting their balls off. But they will still stop off at different houses and businesses for food and treats.

I think that I will stick with my old man (13years of age). He is on expensive cat food for his kidney failure but I still think that he is more economical than getting married.

If you trade your man in for a newer model nobody would be shocked and they wouldn't think any less of you. If I got rid of Frankie and got a kitten I would be demonised and ostracized. Anyway - kittens are evil ninjas.

[anneasquith]

I wondered if you may have got a kitten after Merlins death ?

[Calicogirl]

I've managed to find a man with his own cat wolf, that causes havoc as well :) x