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Japanese Man Creates Anti-Cat Keyboard Protection, Tests It On His Cat
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Japanese Man Creates Anti-Cat Keyboard Protection, Tests It On His Cat

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Cats love being the center of dear owner’s attention, and will often go to great lengths to ensure they get it. However, they face competition against the phones and computers with which we interact with increasing frequency, and so they fight back in the only way they know how. Plonking themselves down, directly on that damn keyboard!
What to do in this case? Well, the best answer would be to get off the net and hang out with your feline friend. But, as we all know, work must be done and sometimes that just isn’t an option. So this cat lover from Japan started a viral Twitter thread about how to protect your PC from furry interlopers, while still keeping them content and entertained at the same time. Turns out that this is a very popular subject! Scroll down below to check it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such thing in this world as CAT BARRIER. Hoomans must serve as loyal servants of cats and only act as guidelines defined in catbook. Any such act described in above post will be considered as defiance and you will marked as traitor of cat dynasty and will be doomed forever! May CAT bless you! Amen!

Cassie
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can usually solve this problem by putting a box on your desk for kitty to lay in.

Josiane Roy
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I put a box next to my computer and laptop. Cat loves it. When he's being a bad boy I put bird videos on the wall mounted TV.

Night Owl
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also "If not for sits, why is it made of warm?" and if it's in the way of human so (s)he must pay attention to me, I sits.

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Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've found picking my cat up off the keyboard works pretty good. Occasionally if I'm feeling evil I'll go to the kitchen and run the can opener. There's usually a payback for that one though.

Nikol BΓΆhmovΓ‘
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how cats always look somewhere else, playing it cool, jut not make eye contact and think nobody will make them leave :D

D Hannon
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just place a small heating pad (set on low) next to your computer. Best of both worlds, cat nearby and not on your keypad.

Lynn Noyes
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the barrier is easy to remove then the cat will remove it. If it is difficult to remove then the cat will shred it.

Full Name
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, it'll be removed and put on the floor at night. Great for bare feet.

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Laura Zaini
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they will always find a way, just stop struggling and accept your fate

Jeanne Cahour
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just put a shoe box near your pc and wait for the cat to claim it.

Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol I have created two fake laptop made by cardboard box, one for me and one for my hubby sitting next to us. And I've put the hot water bag underneath, since then she's happy to stay where she at.

Carl Muecke
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m confused. Is this a joke? Or will leaving it on your keyboard when you aren’t using train the cat not to step on keyboard when you are using? Because clearly, you couldn’t type with this contraption on your keyboard.

Kat Weasel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can't cope with cat "distractions" why just NOT have a cat. I don't like picking up dog s**t so I don't have a dog. You can't have an animal and only pick the best bits

Magpie
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just put a cardboard box NEXT to cat's favorite spot on the desk/table/whatever. You may need to experiment with sizes and shapes of box. Give attention and praise ( maybe even cats favorite food ) when the cat goes near / in the box. This Works. I have done it.

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hoomin must be punished for such insolence. Vomit in favorite shoe should teach him.

Rebekah
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look from the one with the bell, on the red laptop, slays me. Just pet her already!

Carol Emory
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's another idea..put the computer in a room with a door. Close said door making sure the cat is outside the room when the door is closed. If you leave the room, close the door behind you to make sure they leave your computer alone. The only other solution...get a dog. Dogs don't do this kind of c**p....

Isog Sargent
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who don't know, this is a cat barrier that was originally designed to be used to keep cats out of a garden. Generally sold under names such as Scat Cat. They can be interlocked and cut to size. And they do work.

Vinniegret
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They LOVE you and want to be near you while you are absorbed in your gadget. Or, it's a warm place to sit. Or both.

Sodom
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tip: teach your cat: no. My cat proves that this is possible ^^ ofc hes no.dog but after second no he reacts. Depending on my tone saying it, he react at least after the 2nd time saying "no" ^^ he also knows: come here (depending on sound), no, what do you want ?? And wait :) cats dont have to be a******s ;)

Roberto Durante
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

give them love and they will not anoying you. When I am behind my PC, I take my cat on my lap, and that way she don't miss my contact

Full Name
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, that first kitty can mess with my productivity any time it wants.

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat logic "If I'm not supposed to sit on it why is it made of warm"

Terry T.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I too have developed a cat barrier system. It's called a door. It's pretty simple. Keep the cats out of the room that you don't want them in.

Meow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could you ever do that though?! Nope, I don't believe you own a real cat. 1) They're adorable and win over your heart. 2) They are smart enough to open doors...

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Meowton Mewsk
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5 years ago

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Congratulations, you’ve made your cat very sad 😭😭 Just look at that face! That cat can disturb my work any time! πŸ₯°

Ladies and Gentlemen
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such thing in this world as CAT BARRIER. Hoomans must serve as loyal servants of cats and only act as guidelines defined in catbook. Any such act described in above post will be considered as defiance and you will marked as traitor of cat dynasty and will be doomed forever! May CAT bless you! Amen!

Cassie
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can usually solve this problem by putting a box on your desk for kitty to lay in.

Josiane Roy
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I put a box next to my computer and laptop. Cat loves it. When he's being a bad boy I put bird videos on the wall mounted TV.

Night Owl
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also "If not for sits, why is it made of warm?" and if it's in the way of human so (s)he must pay attention to me, I sits.

Load More Replies...
Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've found picking my cat up off the keyboard works pretty good. Occasionally if I'm feeling evil I'll go to the kitchen and run the can opener. There's usually a payback for that one though.

Nikol BΓΆhmovΓ‘
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how cats always look somewhere else, playing it cool, jut not make eye contact and think nobody will make them leave :D

D Hannon
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just place a small heating pad (set on low) next to your computer. Best of both worlds, cat nearby and not on your keypad.

Lynn Noyes
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the barrier is easy to remove then the cat will remove it. If it is difficult to remove then the cat will shred it.

Full Name
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, it'll be removed and put on the floor at night. Great for bare feet.

Load More Replies...
Laura Zaini
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they will always find a way, just stop struggling and accept your fate

Jeanne Cahour
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just put a shoe box near your pc and wait for the cat to claim it.

Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol I have created two fake laptop made by cardboard box, one for me and one for my hubby sitting next to us. And I've put the hot water bag underneath, since then she's happy to stay where she at.

Carl Muecke
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m confused. Is this a joke? Or will leaving it on your keyboard when you aren’t using train the cat not to step on keyboard when you are using? Because clearly, you couldn’t type with this contraption on your keyboard.

Kat Weasel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can't cope with cat "distractions" why just NOT have a cat. I don't like picking up dog s**t so I don't have a dog. You can't have an animal and only pick the best bits

Magpie
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just put a cardboard box NEXT to cat's favorite spot on the desk/table/whatever. You may need to experiment with sizes and shapes of box. Give attention and praise ( maybe even cats favorite food ) when the cat goes near / in the box. This Works. I have done it.

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hoomin must be punished for such insolence. Vomit in favorite shoe should teach him.

Rebekah
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look from the one with the bell, on the red laptop, slays me. Just pet her already!

Carol Emory
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's another idea..put the computer in a room with a door. Close said door making sure the cat is outside the room when the door is closed. If you leave the room, close the door behind you to make sure they leave your computer alone. The only other solution...get a dog. Dogs don't do this kind of c**p....

Isog Sargent
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who don't know, this is a cat barrier that was originally designed to be used to keep cats out of a garden. Generally sold under names such as Scat Cat. They can be interlocked and cut to size. And they do work.

Vinniegret
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They LOVE you and want to be near you while you are absorbed in your gadget. Or, it's a warm place to sit. Or both.

Sodom
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tip: teach your cat: no. My cat proves that this is possible ^^ ofc hes no.dog but after second no he reacts. Depending on my tone saying it, he react at least after the 2nd time saying "no" ^^ he also knows: come here (depending on sound), no, what do you want ?? And wait :) cats dont have to be a******s ;)

Roberto Durante
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

give them love and they will not anoying you. When I am behind my PC, I take my cat on my lap, and that way she don't miss my contact

Full Name
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, that first kitty can mess with my productivity any time it wants.

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat logic "If I'm not supposed to sit on it why is it made of warm"

Terry T.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I too have developed a cat barrier system. It's called a door. It's pretty simple. Keep the cats out of the room that you don't want them in.

Meow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could you ever do that though?! Nope, I don't believe you own a real cat. 1) They're adorable and win over your heart. 2) They are smart enough to open doors...

Load More Replies...
Meowton Mewsk
Community Member
5 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Congratulations, you’ve made your cat very sad 😭😭 Just look at that face! That cat can disturb my work any time! πŸ₯°

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