2006-09-19 17:39:18 · 15 answers · asked by Tammy E 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You can put aluminum foil around the base of the plant and they won't lay there anymore. Cats don't like the feel of the aluminum foil on their paws. Eventually, this will deter them away and you can remove the aluminum foil. You can either remove it when watering the plants or poke holes in it for the water to run through.
2006-09-19 20:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats like to be in enclosed places because it gives them a feeling of safety. You know, they have their backs covered. Why don't you try one of those little cubes that are made for cats so it has a place to curl up in? Maybe, then, they will spend less time in your houseplants.
2006-09-20 01:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as far as I can guess your cats need a cooler place and that's what up.
The place you have kept then is hot for them and as a good substitute they are using your plants as a nice and comfortable place to lie in.
Try to make the place they are kept in cooler and comfortable try changing the location of the place and for a little time give them food near it to make them familiar with the location.
They might stop visiting your plants so frequently then.
Good luck.
2006-09-20 00:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by Serene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a couple of paper towels and pour a little vinegar on them and put them around the plants. They don't like the smell.
That's what we have to do to keep our cats away from the Christmas tree.
2006-09-20 00:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat used to do the same. If your cats aren't hurting the plants then no problem! Alternatively I once read that hanging orange peel around the plants was a deterrent. Try it and see.
2006-09-20 00:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Desert Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe you should take out the house plants outside or in the garage or put a box around the houe plants to keep the cats away from it . if your cats dont use their littter boxes maybe you should clean it out and replace some new fresh litters inthe boxes . maybe the realize why theyre not useing it cuase must be smelling bad and old stinky now. well my neighbors has cats and they just let their cats go out side if they needed go to bath room.
2006-09-20 00:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they make a product that repels cats from objects. It is harmless to them. I use it for my garbage cans and certain things I dont want them around. It is called GRANTS dog and cat repellent. Maybe it will work. There is nothing like a good old fashion swat on the butt though.
2006-09-20 00:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by GRISSIOM PURE GENIUS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are nearby, try using a water spray bottle
i have used mouse traps in the past
i heard that cats don't like tin foil balls that your place around
the plant on top of the soil
2006-09-20 02:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a product called moth balls... you can buy them from all major supermarkets. you just pop it in the pot plant and it has a smell that the cats can not stand.. but a smell which is nice anough for us.. Goodluck
2006-09-20 01:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kim c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have Venus Fly Traps in your house instead of houseplants.Every time your cat tries to do his business He'll get bit in the privates by the plant. That should cure him. No one likes to get bit in the "nads".
2006-09-20 00:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋