Help - turning the taps on!

**jckkerrison** · 21st November 2012, 02:54 PM

That is why we didn't go for that type of tap when we changed kitchen, although the old taps were turn on they had become a bit loose & Bruce had already learnt how to turn them on with his paw,loved the intent look he gave it as he got his paw behind one of the knob bits & pushed until he had a nice steady stream to get his head under so knew levers were going to be a no,no,never thought I would have to stop & think before buying because of being a cat owner but just shows how clever we have to be to out wit our beloved furries.
Could try wrapping something a bit "ouchy" round to make him stop & think,I agree with you a beaker would soon be sitting on the draining board & for sure armbands wouldn't last a couple of minutes although if the air gushed out it might make him step back..... Some photo's would be fun.....x

**JanieB** · 21st November 2012, 03:04 PM

Yes who'd have thought you'd have to consider your cats when buying something like taps - unfortunately I never gave it a thought (so I'm the stupid one!). Shadow seems to turn it on then runs over to the cooker as if to say 'I'm sitting here look so it can't have been me', unless the alure of the water stream is just too tempting to drag her away - then she's caught red-pawed!!! They really are too clever. Mmm, I'll have to give the 'ouchy' thing a bit more thought - seems like a deterrent of some sort might be the way to go. Of course the other thing they like doing is trying to carry the plug off too...! If I catch any reactions on camera I'll be sure to post x

**Alekto** · 21st November 2012, 06:39 PM

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**Bethy_boo** · 21st November 2012, 07:36 PM

Would having a thick elastic band going across the two taps work? The tension of the band might prevent them from being able to turn it on...or turn both taps on at once. Maybe test it first!