My stubborn cat jumps on tables. Is compressed air safe to use?

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I need to teach a very rambunctious stubborn cat who loves breaking things to not get on my table of wine glasses and decanters. I'm considering purchasing this product to help, but I'm unsure if it's safe. It's compressed air with tetrafluoroethane as a propellant and it would spray directly onto the cat as the table is only a foot wide. Is it safe to use? Or is there an alternative way to ensure he doesn't get on the table when I'm not around? Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm not familiar with this particular product, but it seems like it gives a puff of air to deter your cat. If it works, I wouldn't be concerned as a puff of air is likely to not cause harm, but more startle your cat. That said if it emits any strange odors or is causing distress I would discontinue it. I would also work on rewarding you cat for when they don't jump on counters, which you can do by asking them to sit when you're near a counter, and then rewarding with treats. If they hop up, redirecting them to a treat or toy away from the counter (such as a puzzle toy or a toy that requires interactive play back on the floor) can help by rewarding them for being away from it. You want to make the other thing more interesting than the counter. There are some other non-painful remedies to prevent counter jumping, such as sticky tape or aluminum foil, both of which startle more than cause pain or harm, however there is some debate over their efficacy long term. Generally, training your cat to avoid the counters and rewarding them when they stay away is a better longer term solution.

My stubborn cat jumps on tables. Is compressed air safe to use?

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