elizabethf Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 So a cat has taken to sitting on my bike when it's covered up under the window. That's fine, don't mind. However this morning I went to uncover the bike and the cover (not the bike fortunately, cover did its job!) reeks of cat piss. There wasnt a puddle anywhere so I assume it's a tom spray. It's my neighbour's cat that is always sitting on there. Im not sure it it's a tom though, it's very friendly. However it's also never in their house, it's played with and fed outside, and at night it sleeps under the bush or my car. So I suppose the options are:1. Steal the cat and have it neutered IF it needs neutering 2. Ask the neighbours if they could kindly neuter their cat3. Find a method to make my bike unattractive to the tom.I'm guessing legally one is out of the question lol. Two is a maybe but I don't speak to the neighbours often, we look out for each other's properties if we spot something unusual and we saying morning etc if we spot each other, but not the kind of relationship were you can demand they sort out their pets. So Im asking you cat owners about option three?Im a dog owner/dog person and I know bitch spray exists for dogs, is there a kitty alternative? Quote
Fozzie Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 You know those bird scaring gun shot things?Do you reckon point blank, it would frighten a cat into never going near there ever again?Just a random thought... Not one you should act on... Quote
elizabethf Posted March 20, 2019 Author Posted March 20, 2019 The first time I saw it sat on the bike I opened the window and not only did it not flinch, it came up to me and tried to walk into the house using the bike as the ladder Scaring it won't work, we've been too nice to it for too long. It even calls the dog's bluff now, as my dog will chase a cat but once she catches them up and corners them she sits and waits for them to play (when she was a pup I looked after a cat briefly so she thinks cats are fun not foe) Quote
Tiggie Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Hopefully the cat piss will melt the superglue Quote
Arwen Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 This stops all the neighbour hoods cats using the gravel in my garden as a toilet - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Doff-700g-Super-Cat-Repellent/dp/B004GKO4M0/ref=sr_1_9?crid=O3U6LRCIWKH2&keywords=cat+repellent+granules&qid=1553082465&s=gateway&sprefix=cat+repellent+gr%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-9 Can pick it up cheaper at The Range / Home Bargins/ B&M / cheapy shop of your choice.However it is useless in the rain Quote
elizabethf Posted March 20, 2019 Author Posted March 20, 2019 Hopefully the cat piss will melt the superglue Hahahahahaha! Well, worth a try right? If it's as acidic as it smells though it will probably burn a hole straight through Quote
elizabethf Posted March 20, 2019 Author Posted March 20, 2019 In theory he's doing it to mark, so say i dont wash the cover, and the scent just fades on its own (its out all the time so will air) will he stop doing it? Quote
Tiggie Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Is there other cats around? That's usually why they mark things. Their way of saying paws off, it's mine Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 I personally see no issue with discussing point two with them. They may be unaware of what their cat is doing and raising awareness of it may help. Of course, alternatively they may not give a crap but at least you tried.If my dog was crapping/peeing on someone's property and they raised it I would be expected to do whatever reasonable to resolve, right? Quote
elizabethf Posted March 20, 2019 Author Posted March 20, 2019 Is there other cats around? That's usually why they mark things. Their way of saying paws off, it's mine Yes, A LOT. Their shit is everywhere. They fight a lot too. Of course, alternatively they may not give a crap but at least you tried. It will probably be that. They've lived here about two years (it's a council house) and its a weird dynamic - the cat moved in with two guys, one guy then just disappeared, every so often comes back. He has kids that come i think about every other weekend, sometimes the mum stays, sometimes not. they now have a dog that looks like a Pom cross, thing... either way it's hairy and yaps alllll day. The guy that's always there is friendly enough but seeing as I dont think anyone has a steady job neutering their animals isnt a high priority. The cat is kinda sweet for a tom.... if he sees my neighbour's car coming up the street he runs to greet him Quote
Gin Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 I will have more of a think when I get home, as we had to house train our last rescue cat, as her previous home had been pretty awful.However the main thing I can think of at the moment is Citrus smells, so we have a leftover spray which is strong Citronella (Like the lovely summer outdoor candles) and both my cats frigging HATE that smell, so stay well away. Quote
Guest Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 You know those bird scaring gun shot things?Do you reckon point blank, it would frighten a cat into never going near there ever again?Just a random thought... Not one you should act on... It wouldn't be just pee you will be dealing with..... Quote
Guest Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) PS dilute household bleach will kill the smell stone dead but make sure you wash it off well 'cos it's one of the most corrosive things known to person kind. We once went on a boating holiday in Eire and the boatyard had a load of cats with kittens, which really seemed to like laying claim to the windscreen air vents on my Passat..that was parked up awaiting our return.... (Well it really belonged to the Brigade) in the traditional way. The smell was unbelievable. Talk about Blues and Poohs...... A couple of buckets of bleach and a thorough rinse soon sorted it out, though. There are repellent sprays available.... just check it out on the Web....Problem is, it's a territorial thing... try getting a big plastic moggy tp put near your bike. Dunno if it will work but Poundland will be happy.... Edited March 20, 2019 by Anonymous Quote
Bianco2564 Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Can you put something like a blanket your dog has been laying on over the bike?Might train the cat's to stay away.Or you could borrow our friends westie, he goes absolutely ape shit at any other critter in our garden when we look after him. Quote
Moonraker Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Is there someone you could pay to lay nearby, at night, with a gun.... hunt it like a rat? I'm joking of course.... Quote
BIKERDAD Posted March 20, 2019 Posted March 20, 2019 Leave the cat alone .once the smell fades to your nose anyway . It stop other cats peeing on the bike . Also if it's under wraps how do you know there is no mice eating your wires well the cats per will stop that . Also if you got SCUM in your area looking to pinch a bike well one that smells of cats pee well let's say I won't want to pinch it . . Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.