How to stop my cat from unrolling toilet paper
Cats unravel and shred toilet paper rolls instantly out of play or boredom, leaving bathrooms messy and wasting supplies. Using a covered toilet paper holder or storing the roll out of reach prevents nighttime shredding while keeping paper accessible.
Overview
People affected2 accounts across 1 forum
Workarounds found5 items attempted
Community agreement9 total upvotes
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1Reverse the roll so the leading edge is on the backDid this help you?
- 2Keep toilet paper on top of the toilet tank or on the counter instead of the dispenserDid this help you?
- 3Store the toilet paper in a cupboard or bag and take it out only when neededDid this help you?
- 4Attach furniture felt gliders to the holder to increase resistanceDid this help you?
- 5Use a physical toilet paper roll cover that prevents unrollingDid this help you?
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