Cats in the wild like a high vantage point for protection and spotting prey. Your kitty has the same instinct. The kitchen counter is often a favorite place since it’s in the active part of the house and there are plenty of food smells. Keeping your cat off the kitchen counter requires redirection and a deterrent. Give your kitty alternate places to perch. A shelf or table or a sunny windowsill will encourage kitty to go there instead. A cat condo gives your cat a place to climb and scratch. Clear your kitchen counter of any food items and items of interest that your cat may like to play with. Do not feed your cat on the counter. Add strips of aluminum foil or sticky tape to the counter. These feel unpleasant to your kitty and will discourage her from going there. Contact your Woodinville, WA vet to learn more.