Pine-Sol odor as a deterrent? Dangerous?

[hal1]

I tried the foil and carpet runner, didn't help. This cat is fearless, check out my video of him in the shower with me. YouTube, acct name harlan429

[hal1]

Originally Posted by hal1

I tried the foil and carpet runner, didn't help. This cat is fearless, check out my video of him in the shower with me. YouTube, acct name harlan429

Never mind, I took that video down.

[littlesushi]

i heard that pine-sol is toxic to cats, so i wouldn't use it.

my coworkers swear by this product called sss cat, which is a bottle of compressed air that goes off if the cat touches the sensor. that's how they've been able to keep their cats off the counters. i am considering it. Ssscat Automated Cat Deterrent - Cat - Sale - PetSmart

[hal1]

It's only a problem when I am at the counter myself. How about a can of the compressed air from a computer store, That should be safe shouldn't it?

[yingying]

Originally Posted by hal1

How about a can of the compressed air from a computer store, That should be safe shouldn't it?

I think it's worth a try. The air blow is quite strong but not dangerous. Just don't blow it directly into the eyes. It makes a loud (and quite scary IMO) hissing sound that may drive Toby away. Never tried it on my cats since they don't jump on counter, and I only have a bottle in my office. Even if it doesn't work, you can still use it to clean your keyboard, so not a complete waste

[hal1]

Thanks for everyone's help. I can tell you that ALL of the traditional methods fail to get him down.

BUT, the lemon juice worked today, and hopefully is safe. I put some regular grocery store lemon juice in a bottle, cap it and keep it on the counter by the sink. When he jumps up (if I can't catch him with a "no" first) I open the bottle and wave it by his face - he backs aways and gets down immediately. He is so bold, though, that if I wave it while closed he has barely flinches. He'll even come examine the closed bottle.

I'll consider something else if people think that this too, may be harmful.

[Whaler]

pine oil is the most toxic ingredient in Pine Sol, which acts as a central nervous system depressant (decreases motor function, slows respiration and lowers level of consciousness. it also contains; isopopyl alcohol, 2-propranol, dimethyl carbinol, and nonionic and anionic surfactants.


from the MSDS (material safety data sheet) for Pine Sol;

Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER W/INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL; SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/WATER

Precautions-Handling/Storing: AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD & CONTACT
W/EYES.

Respiratory Protection: RECOMMENDED
Ventilation: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves: RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection: RECOMMENDED