Keeping Cats Off Houseplants |
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There are many varieties of houseplant which are poisonous to cats, so to be safe it is best to avoid an expensive & traumatic trip to the vet by preventing your cat eating the plants in the first place. Below are some suggestions on how to stop cats eating your houseplants. - If at all possible, keep the plants in a difficult to reach location. This is easier said than done as cats are great climbers & jumpers. Place them in hanging baskets or hard to reach spots such as the top of bookshelves.
- Provide your cat with a safe alternative in the form of a planter with cat grass or catnip for your cat to chew on.
- Spray the plants you don't want your cat to chew with an unpleasant solution such as bitter apple. Some people recommend Tabasco sauce, however there is a small risk that your cat will get some onto it's fur & possibly transfer it to the eyes.
- Provide your cat with plenty of toys to prevent it becoming bored.
- If the above methods fail, you may have to keep any toxic plants in an area your cat has no access to.
- Place upside down mouse traps either in the planter or around the planter. These won't hurt the cat but will act as a deterrent.
For a further information, please read our page on toxic & non toxic plants.
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