Cat proofing CPAP hose

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AussieChic
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Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by AussieChic » Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:20 am

Hi
Am trying to get back into using CPAP but l have two cats that will claw the tube.
Does anyone have suggestions on what l can do to protect the hose l would be
very grateful.
Many thanks

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:54 am

Hide it in a hose cozy, wrap it in double stick tape, enclose it in a tinfoil tube,
or keep the cat out of the bedroom.

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by klm49 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:26 pm

AussieChic wrote:
Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:20 am
Hi
Am trying to get back into using CPAP but l have two cats that will claw the tube.
Does anyone have suggestions on what l can do to protect the hose l would be
very grateful.
Many thanks

I keep my machine next to my bed with a perforated plastic container turned upside down over it. I routed the hose along the end (head) of the bed and out under the pillow. My cat can not get to my house except where it comes out under my pillow and connects to my mask.
This solved 2 problems;
1. cat cant get to hose
2. cat cant get to machine and accidentally turn it off.

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by greatunclebill » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:35 pm

split loom wire tubing sold in auto supply stores. It's the black corrugated plastic tubing you see bundles of wires in wrapped in under the hood.

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by jimbud » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:51 pm

Place one of these in the bedroom by your hose.
Cat repellent.jpg
100% Guaranteed positive results. :D

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by Julie » Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:01 pm

You're mean!!!

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by jimbud » Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:48 pm

I like cats. I have three right now. One dog. Mom-ma cat kicks dog's butt. :wink:

Picture says "Cat Repellent", not "Cat Hurter" :D

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by SweMale-90ResmedS10 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:38 pm

Being stupid should be a crime!

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Re: Cat proofing CPAP hose

Post by Kargurin » Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:50 pm

Vet wrap? Four or five turns should be pretty sturdy. I use this to wrap a parrot ladder so he doesn't tear it to shreds.

https://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Horse-Su ... B00UELV8S8

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