How to Keep Your Cat Off the Counter: Top 10 Ways

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How to Keep Your Cat Off the Counter: Use Peppermint

Some pet experts believe peppermint will detour cats. Try using a few drops of peppermint essential oil in your kitchen cleaner. The minty smell on the kitchen countertop may be enough to keep your cat away.

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How to Keep Your Cat Off the Counter: Remove Food

If your cat is food motivated, make sure you don’t leave any food on the kitchen countertop that would tempt him to jump up there. In addition, talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s feeding schedule to see if there’s something you can change to make your cat less food focused.

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