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How to stop my cat from biting my oxygen cord and ensure my safety?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 9 months and 20 days old | 5 lbs

I have copd and I am on 24/7 oxygen. I have a Maine coon kitty nine months old. She bites holes in my supply cord from my oxygen machine causes me to be unable to breathe. What can I do to make her stop biting. I tried spray bottle but I cannot have eyes on her all the time like nights and when I am reading etc. Please help

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2018

Yikes! I'm sorry to hear about Sassy's naughty antics. Try a "no-chew" spray that contains bitter apple (eg. NaturVet Bitter Yuck No Chew Spray). These types of things are available online or at PetCo. Hope this helps!

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