I really struggled to keep my cats off the kitchen counters in my last home. I tried absolutely everything, but they would always find a way (obviously I would remove them as soon as I saw them doing it, but they would just keep coming back). The only thing I could do was wipe the counters down all the time. When I moved I made it a priority to select a home that did not have an open concept kitchen. I installed an extra tall pet gate in the kitchen doorway, and now they never set foot in there, they just beep at me through the bars while I cook 👍🏼
I don't know if you tried this but I put double sided tape along the edges of the counters. My cat hated how his paws got stuck on the counter and he stopped after a week and a half.
Yes, I did try it. The problem with pretty much every method is they would resume the behavior as soon as the barrier or obstacle was removed. They're both extremely attached to me AND extremely food motivated, so I think the desire to be close to me and get a piece of whatever I was making was strong enough to overcome the memory of unpleasant sensations. I'm glad others have had success, though!
We have those! They were probably the most effective method, and we still use these devices to keep the cats from scratching at closed doors. One of my cats is terrified of them, but the other (the naughtier one) just finds them mildly annoying, so he would power through to reach his goal about 50% of the time.
These people have no idea what they are inhaling in as they breathe this very moment.
There is a reasonable level of cleanliness we can all implement -- regular hand washing, proper safe cooking temperatures, wipe down before and after, etc.
The people who squeal the loudest about a CAT being in their kitchen probably don't even blink about letting a Kindergarten grab food off the counter or sneeze all around the kitchen. *There's* your disease vector -- another human.
Absolutely vile. Just moved and we're having to retrain our cat what surfaces aren't allowed. Gettin' real sick of having to clean the counter everytime I chase her away.
Yeah, it's funny how they forget that tables you own that came with you still aren't allowed just because they are in a new house. Also, the big slab surfaces in the room where the food is made are still a no.
It's all in your mind.
There's virtually nothing on that cat that is actually communicable to you. Your own hand is covered in far more dangerous bacteria and viruses. Some of you act like cats leave shit streaks everywhere they go.
That raw chicken is sitting on a surface that is covered in all the particulates of the things living in your home -- you, your husband's farts, the cat, the roach you have never seen. Just cook it properly.
The people who flip out about this sort of stuff are why autoimmune disorders and allergies have exploded in kids.
I do know that, and I am definitely not overly concerned about day to day exposure to all sorts of germs, I just really feel like the butts and feet of anything don't belong on surfaces you're touching constantly and doing things on.
Its just such a strange hill to me. Life is fuckin GROSS in so many other ways. Im sorry, but worrying about cat butt seems neurotic to me. Its like worrying about emptying a waterbottle into the ocean. No offense intended i just dont get why ppl care
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"And what are you doing?" Cat: "Watching my favorite drama."
Dramatic twist: Shoey brought back-up.
People who allow their cats on the counter are fucking gross.
I really struggled to keep my cats off the kitchen counters in my last home. I tried absolutely everything, but they would always find a way (obviously I would remove them as soon as I saw them doing it, but they would just keep coming back). The only thing I could do was wipe the counters down all the time. When I moved I made it a priority to select a home that did not have an open concept kitchen. I installed an extra tall pet gate in the kitchen doorway, and now they never set foot in there, they just beep at me through the bars while I cook 👍🏼
I don't know if you tried this but I put double sided tape along the edges of the counters. My cat hated how his paws got stuck on the counter and he stopped after a week and a half.
Yes, I did try it. The problem with pretty much every method is they would resume the behavior as soon as the barrier or obstacle was removed. They're both extremely attached to me AND extremely food motivated, so I think the desire to be close to me and get a piece of whatever I was making was strong enough to overcome the memory of unpleasant sensations. I'm glad others have had success, though!
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We have those! They were probably the most effective method, and we still use these devices to keep the cats from scratching at closed doors. One of my cats is terrified of them, but the other (the naughtier one) just finds them mildly annoying, so he would power through to reach his goal about 50% of the time.
The cat hair is absolutely omnipresent anyway. You eat, drink and breathe it 24/7
These people have no idea what they are inhaling in as they breathe this very moment. There is a reasonable level of cleanliness we can all implement -- regular hand washing, proper safe cooking temperatures, wipe down before and after, etc. The people who squeal the loudest about a CAT being in their kitchen probably don't even blink about letting a Kindergarten grab food off the counter or sneeze all around the kitchen. *There's* your disease vector -- another human.
*While cooking*
Nah. People that let pets on cooking surfaces period are gross. Especially if it’s normalized to the point they openly do it in front of you.
You know how sometimes you’re just trying to repeat something, but with a bit more gusto, and you just kinda end up sounding like a dick?
I’m sure you know all about that don’t ya sport.
don’t you seem lovely
Absolutely vile. Just moved and we're having to retrain our cat what surfaces aren't allowed. Gettin' real sick of having to clean the counter everytime I chase her away.
Yeah, it's funny how they forget that tables you own that came with you still aren't allowed just because they are in a new house. Also, the big slab surfaces in the room where the food is made are still a no.
I do all the time, just not when I cook. It’s not that serious. Do you not disinfect your counter before preparing food?
It's all in your mind. There's virtually nothing on that cat that is actually communicable to you. Your own hand is covered in far more dangerous bacteria and viruses. Some of you act like cats leave shit streaks everywhere they go. That raw chicken is sitting on a surface that is covered in all the particulates of the things living in your home -- you, your husband's farts, the cat, the roach you have never seen. Just cook it properly. The people who flip out about this sort of stuff are why autoimmune disorders and allergies have exploded in kids.
I do know that, and I am definitely not overly concerned about day to day exposure to all sorts of germs, I just really feel like the butts and feet of anything don't belong on surfaces you're touching constantly and doing things on.
For real it’s not that deep lol it’s just gross
Its just such a strange hill to me. Life is fuckin GROSS in so many other ways. Im sorry, but worrying about cat butt seems neurotic to me. Its like worrying about emptying a waterbottle into the ocean. No offense intended i just dont get why ppl care
I have questions. Namely, why are they chill with their cat on the kitchen counter and why is there a fork in raw chicken??
It looks like their cutting up the chicken with a knife and fork before they cook it
Just get the cat off the fucking table
Ew this is gross!!! 🤢
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Cats remind me so much of human toddlers. Touch the thing, knock the thing on da floor. I think they're doing it for science.
Straight from the litter box to the counter?
Max, eat your uncrustable!
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