Hi Divine,
How goes it? Here’s some more advice!
Cover the Cords
There are commercial products designed specifically for this purpose. With some brands, the cord covers are infused with bitter-tasting deterrents to further ensure that your pets stay away. DIY ideas that like threading the cords through a garden hose, PVC pipe or electrical conduit piping. Other suggestions include covering the cords with double-sided tape, rubber stripping, bubble wrap or aluminum foil. Anything that offers an additional layer of interference between a live wire and your pet’s teeth will work, mainly because it provides you with time to intervene, before the chewing gets destructive and dangerous.
Spray the Wires
Sprays designed to discourage your pet from chewing on things. These usually work, but you can whip up an equally effective solution from things you probably already have on hand. A simple blend of lemon juice, cayenne pepper and water will keep most pets away from your electrical wires.
Combine the ingredients into a spray bottle and douse the cord. Beforehand, it’s wise to make sure the protective coating surrounding the wires is intact so the liquid doesn’t seep into small cracks and crevices. Alternatively, I heard success stories involving premade hot sauces like Tabasco, Red Rooster Sauce or Sriracha.
If you make a homemade spray, be sure the concoction is concentrated enough to do the job. Cover the cords liberally and reapply on a regular basis.
PG
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