Is there a good way to keep cats/animals from scratching on a door?

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My girlfriend doesn't like sleeping with my two cats in the room at night, so I've started keeping the door to my bedroom closed. Unfortunately, however, they meow and scratch all night long.

Is there some way to keep them from scratching, or to damper down the noise so we can sleep soundly?

I have hardwood floors, and I'm sure this doesn't help with the acoustic amplification of the sound.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 13 '12 at 20:05

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you can use an automated air jet/spray that activates when the cat comes close to the door

(just a link I found wile googling "cat repellent door" no affiliation)

answered Jan 13 '12 at 20:05

ratchet freak

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score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 17 '12 at 22:12

A friend at work told me this one:

Buy a roll or two of clear double-sided tape and put it on the bottom of the door and the bottom of the door frame.

When the cats scratch at it, their paws get stuck/sticky (they don't like this at all) and they'll soon learn not to scratch at the door.

Is there a good way to keep cats/animals from scratching on a door?

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