What can I use as caulk that a cat won't destroy?

Question

I'm looking for an alternative solution to caulk/silicone sealant for bathrooms and windows because basically my cat takes it upon herself to pull at and rip out the silicone from window frames, and last night, around the bath. Regardless of how good it's done, even a professional level job, she'll somehow manage to claw at it enough to get a frayed edge, then just pull at it again and again until she gets it out. (I'm only including this to say it doesn't really matter how neat a job I do with the silicone, she'll do it regardless)

I tried using adhesive tape, but I'm not a big fan of the finish, and the adhesive isn't brilliant, it's started to come away. I saw that this epoxy resin has been mentioned as an alternative, but I would want to know if anyone has used it and if it's strong/resilient enough that it couldn't just be clawed at and broken away, because then I'd worry she'll eat it and get sick/die

Is there any decent alternatives to silicone caulk that people would recommend?

Answer 1

Rub a little Tabasco™ sauce or other hot sauce of your choosing on the caulked joint. That will cure most critters of chewing on things they shouldn't.

Granted, it's a bit odd that the cat chooses to gnaw on silicone caulk, but usually a good hot sauce will kill the desire to eat the object.

Answer 2

In the bath tub the only joint needing caulk (commonly) is the wall/tub intersection. If your pet only is interested in pulling out caulking you might try repairing the joint with silicone, but than covering it with a plastic wall molding

This is installed with an adhesive. While I wouldn't recommend using this exclusively to repel water it would protect the caulking under it.

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Answer 3

Loctite's Power Grab is a very good alternative. It dries hard and has very good adhesion while also being available in white or clear. You may have to get their Ultimate version to be fully waterproof.

Answer 4

Maybe MAPEI Flexcolor CQ grout. I have used it in several tile jobs. Easy to use, water cleanup, but it cures to a hardness between grout and rubber. They market it as epoxy grout but with water cleanup.