As far as the cat goes, you have 3 options to fix the problem; the right way, the wrong way and the audiophile way.
The right way: Build a listening room.
The wrong way: De-claw the cat.
The audiophile way: Buy a bunch of expensive cables.
The right way: Build a listening room.
The wrong way: De-claw the cat.
The audiophile way: Buy a bunch of expensive cables.