My kitten Lucky really is a great cat, but he's a bit too smart for his own good, and this is causing some problems...
1. Lucky can open cupboards. This wouldn't be a problem except I live in a studio apartment with limited storage, so things such as cleaning products and knives are stored in cupboards that are at his level. I'm just scared he's going to hurt himself. I've tried spraying water at him when he does this, but he just looks at me incredulously and keeps going. I've also tried filling a can with coins, but he doesn't mind the noise at all. Same with shaking keys and yelling "no". Sticky tape has also not stopped him. He just isn't bothered by ANYTHING, he's still happy-go-lucky "lets get into the cupboards, oh boy!"
Since I live in a studio, I can't drill baby-locks on the cupboards, and sticky stuff doesn't hold the locks in place because the surface is glazed. Does anyone have any suggestions how to prevent or un-teach this behavior?
2. Lucky meows in his carrier, and I don't mean for like 5 minutes, I mean that we recently drove 3 hours and he did not stop meowing even for a minute.
It breaks my heart because I know he's doing this because he's upset. I've tried Feliway in the car, and it didn't help calm him at all. I also kept the carrier out for a week before we went on our trip so he could get used to it, and he didn't struggle being put into the carrier, but once we started driving he was a wreck. I'd hate to resort to sedatives, but the fact is Lucky needs to come with me because I don't know anyone in this area that I would trust to watch him, and he's a Ragdoll, so he can't be left on his own. Any tips on making car rides more pleasant (for him and for me)?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
1. Lucky can open cupboards. This wouldn't be a problem except I live in a studio apartment with limited storage, so things such as cleaning products and knives are stored in cupboards that are at his level. I'm just scared he's going to hurt himself. I've tried spraying water at him when he does this, but he just looks at me incredulously and keeps going. I've also tried filling a can with coins, but he doesn't mind the noise at all. Same with shaking keys and yelling "no". Sticky tape has also not stopped him. He just isn't bothered by ANYTHING, he's still happy-go-lucky "lets get into the cupboards, oh boy!"
2. Lucky meows in his carrier, and I don't mean for like 5 minutes, I mean that we recently drove 3 hours and he did not stop meowing even for a minute.
Any help is greatly appreciated!