



There are This article was co-authored by Lauren Baker, DVM . Dr. Baker is a Veterinarian and PhD candidate in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Baker received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin in 2016, and went on to pursue a PhD through her work in the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory.There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.

In this Article:Article SummaryBlocking Access to the KeyboardMaking the Keyboard an Undesirable PlaceDistracting Your Cat From Your KeyboardUsing Alternative StrategiesCommunity Q&A13 References

Curious cats tend to find keyboard activity very tempting. Within seconds of starting typing, your cat will bound toward the movement on your keyboard. The results can be emails sent before you're ready, jumbled language typed into the IM screen or, worst of all, erasure by paw pressure. Discouraging your kitty from keyboard antics requires alertness and quick responsiveness on your behalf, some preventative measures, and paying attention to some commonsense practices when you're not at your desk.