Co-Authored By:
Simple chemical deterrents such as citrus peelings orcoffee grounds spread around the area where the cat urinatesmay stop him coming around. Some people suggest sprinklingpepper around, but if this gets into the cats eyes, it cancause severe damage, so this should be avoided.
Similarly, it is asked, how do you stop cats from using your garden as a litter box?
- Lay poultry wire or wire hardware cloth over bare soil ingarden beds.
- Camouflage the wire with a 1-inch layer of mulch.
- Move birdhouses and feeders from the affected garden or lawnarea.
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper around affected plants and yard areas,or spray the areas with a ready-to-use commercial repellent.
- Addressing Inappropriate Urination. By Jennifer Coates,DVM.
- Thoroughly Clean Up the Mess.
- Define the Problem.
- Tackle the Problem Quickly.
- Add Additional Litter Boxes.
- Address Litter Box Location.
- Try a Different Box.
- Clean Your Litter Box Regularly.
People also ask, is cat pee bad for the garden?
Yes, is the answer to your question. The feces andurine from the cats contain microbes and parasitesthat are unsanitary for vegetable growth. If the garden boxis small, remove all the soil, really ALL the soil and replace itwith clean soil. Heavy urine concentrations kill mostplants.
Like eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and rue. These aresometimes even used as a natural, non-toxic repellent by those whoare allergic to cats or simply want to keep them out oftheir gardens. Cats do not like spicy smells. Theirnoses sense them as being toxic.