A dangerous household item for pets often consumes electrical cords and wires. Like the plastic bag, the cat might enjoy chewing on wires a pleasant experience. Kittens especially may chew on cords as part of their exploration. Chewing on lines can be a hazardous activity and should be prevented since it poses a risk of choking and the risk of injury or death by electrocution. Additionally, it can cause damage to your electronics in the home and trigger electrical fires.

What’s so great about chewing cords? One reason cats chew electrical cords is due to the health of their teeth. If you observe your cat engaging in these behaviors, visiting the vet to check if her dental health is healthy and in proper condition is crucial. It is also advisable to talk with your vet about the pet’s diet, and chewing on objects that aren’t yours could be a sign of a lack of daily nutritional requirements. In addition, boredom could be an essential factor in such behaviors. Establishing a strategy to combine management (to ensure your cat’s safety) and stimulation (to stimulate both mental and physical needs) is vital.

Tips to stop cats from chewing on cords.

• Think about wrapping the cords with rubber covers available at any store that sells household and electrical tools. Placing the cables in PVC tubing is another alternative. It is also possible to massage them using a lemon scent which cats don’t like and be wary of.
• Offering your pets enrichment can play a significant factor in keeping them from chewing on inappropriate objects. Miranda K. Workman, an accredited Animal Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and Adjunct Professor of Animal Learning at Canisius College, told me that “Addressing a cat’s sensory needs: smell, taste, texture and sound.” If your cat is fond of chewing on cords or wires, search for things in the pet store near you that resemble these sensations, like chewing toys made of rubber. Find items distinct from them to ensure that your cats can take pleasure in various sounds and textures as they chew and play. As per Workman, “I even use puppy Nylabones(r) as chew toys for very orally focused cats.”
• Intensify your playtime with your cat, too, and help to tire your cat mentally and physically. It would help if you looked for items requiring you to participate in the play, like “fishing wand” type toys. Toys with interactive food, which requires your cat to hunt for food inside the toy, can also be an excellent means to engage felines with their mind and body. Training (specifically Clicker-training) the cat to master simple behavior like sitting down, sitting, and so on is also an excellent method of increasing the feline’s fitness and can be a fantastic bonding exercise.