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Sticky Paws® for Furniture and and Sticky Paws® XL are winners of the "Editor's Choice" Awards from
CATFANCY Magazine. Sticky Paws® for Furniture and Sticky Paws®
for Plants received an "Excellent Review" from Catsumer Report
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1. What problems does it solve?
Sticky Paws modifies cat behavior by making it unpleasant for the cat to be where Sticky Paws is - this includes everything from scratching furniture to helping control
inappropriate elimination.
It will keep them off or away from anything that you want.
It is
applied to wherever cats like to go but shouldn't be. It has been proven
effective as a cat behavior modification tool to keep them away
from stereo speakers, drapes, counter-tops, even your favorite
pillow. Again, it also is proving highly effective in deterring inappropriate
elimination!
See article by noted cat writer,
Dusty Rainbolt - Peeing Outside the Box
(click link)
Additionally,
it completely solves any moral dilemma about declawing cats, which
is half of the reason our product was developed in the first place!
Don't declaw - use Sticky Paws!
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2.
Why does it work?
Cats cannot stand the way it feels on their paws.
Why is that? Who knows? Cats are mysterious.
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3.
How does it work?
Sticky Paws is applied directly to an area on furniture (or wherever
you want it) in transparent adhesive strips. This water-based medical grade adhesive, specially
formulated for our product, does two things:
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4. How
is it applied?
First,
simply remove a strip from the brown application sheet.
Second, place the sticky side down on the area where you
don't want kitty to be.
Third, (IMPORTANT) Crack and peel the WHITE BACKING
away from the surface, leaving the transparent Sticky Paws
in place.
(Click here to see the application
photo.)
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5. How
long will it last?
The
sticky property is what repels the cat. If the stickiness is diminished
for whatever reason, Sticky Paws effectiveness is also
diminished. Dust, and hair will tend to collect on the adhesive
over time, reducing the effectiveness and should be replaced about
every three to five weeks. The striking factor about Sticky
Paws is that most cats tend to REMEMBER its placement - and
it has been seen to be effective as a deterrent even
after removal for as long as 3-4 weeks! For
those daring and smarty sweethearts that continue to try your
patience, another application usually does the trick!
A CAUTION: Sticky Paws is a chemical adhesive, and as such, it will change over time. Adhesives react differently
to sunlight, humidity and other environmental factors out of the manufacturers control. Sticky Paws is no different. Please follow the recommended time of replacement to avoid
excessive adhesion to certain surfaces, such as leathers or woods with exposed grain.
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6. What
about wholesale orders?
If you are a merchant or veterinarian interested in carrying Sticky
Paws Products, please contact Chris
or Bonnie. See also our
"Contact Us" page
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7. Why
should I buy Sticky Paws?
a) Won't harm furniture! Medical grade adhesive formulated especially for the needs of pets and pet owners, won't yellow fabric or leave sticky residue when removed..
b) Totally transparent so it won't ruin look of decor.
c) Medical grade adhesive won't harm cats! (When used as directed)
d) Only requires small strips placed on strategic areas to be
effective.
e) Makes an excellent gift for cat loving friends!.
f) Cut to any length needed, works on hard to get to areas.
g) Inexpensive solution
h) Simple to apply and remove
i) Odor free
j) Trains cats to use their scratching posts!.
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8. How
do I take care of product?
Requires very little maintenance. When the sticky property is
gone, you simply peel the old application off....and put a new
strip on.
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9. How
much do I need to use to be effective?
You don't need to wrap your couch in Sticky Paws for it to work.
Simply cut in small pieces and place in strategic areas - where
you have noticed the cat likes to scratch...All they need is to
touch it once.
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10. Once
a cat has stopped going to an area, do I remove Sticky Paws?
No. Cats make a visual connection to Sticky Paws with the
tacky feel on their paws, and because of this, never approach
that area again. HOWEVER, once they see the product has been removed.some
cats are inclined to return.
HINT:
Always make sure some type of alternative scratching product is
in close proximity to the area in which you're trying to discourage
scratching.
See our companion product - SCRATCH THIS!
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11. Is
there anything Sticky Paws won't stick to?
Possibly. Some fabrics pretreated with any Scotch Guard
(TM) or similar type product will make
application difficult if not impossible. Always test a
small, hidden area if you have any doubts.
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12. Won't
Sticky Paws stick to humans too?
Of course. Adhesive is adhesive. However, most cats scratch on
harder surfaces, and lower down on furniture backs and legs, where
humans don't sit.
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13. Won't
Sticky Paws attract dust, hair, etc.?
Eventually, yes. But with ample amounts of product, it's simple to remove
and reapply every six to eight weeks.
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14. Can
I use Sticky Paws on wood?
Because of different types of finishes, paints, age of furniture,
etc., Fe-Lines, Inc. ALWAYS advises our customers to test a small
piece of SP on an inconspicuous place FIRST.
Use on open
grained woods is not recommended due to possible splintering on
removal. Densely grained woods and those with lacquered finishes
may work well, but we still recommend a test.
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15. Can
I use Sticky Paws on leather?
Again, the same advice given for application to wood, applies
here. Sticky Paws is an adhesive product. For the most part, Sticky
Paws works beautifully on leathers, but on the very delicate,
buttery grains or on leathers that may be "thin-skinned," Sticky Paws is not recommended.
Please test
a piece first in a hidden area. The test should be carried out
over several days, and then the test area carefully inspected
after Sticky Paws has been removed. Proceed according to your
own judgement.
In addition,
there is more information and a disclaimer on the packaging concerning
this issue.
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16. Does
Sticky Paws deter dogs or any other animals?
Possibly
Ferrets and some toy breeds, but this product wasn't designed
or tested on any animals other than cats. Please let us know if
you have had experiences with Sticky Paws and its success with
any small critters!
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