My cat keeps chewing cords. Is cayenne pepper safe to use on them?

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Hello 1. How can I stop her chewing on cords? Someone suggested putting cayenne pepper on it, but I'm afraid that might hurt her. 2. She is 11 months old, between 20 and 25 inches plus an additional 13 inches tail. She has been spayed. She weighs 10 pounds. Is that too much? Thank you for your guidance. This is Mischief;. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 months and 19 days old | 10 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Cayenne pepper won't hurt, it's what I use on soil to keep my dogs from getting into my potted plants! Trust me, their sense of smell is very strong and it only takes one time for them to find out that it tastes bad. It's uncomfortable, and cats often foam at the mouth when they taste something bad, but it won't last. Alternatively, you could get a bitter apple spray or similar at a pet store to spray on the cords. These work with variable success. The best option is to cover the cords or put them behind furniture.

My cat keeps chewing cords. Is cayenne pepper safe to use on them?

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