what humane way is there to prevent next doors cat using my lawn as a toilet?

Answer 1

Are you sure its cats doing it because they usually like to bury it in the flowerbeds.

You could get yourself a cat and that way your cat wouldnt let any other cat on its territory and it wont want to make a mess there either

Answer 2

To those idiots who suggested talk to the neighbors, what do you want them to do? it's a Cat!

Why is this even a problem? Cat poo is not a huge concern- It'll help your plants. Are you eating anything off your lawn without washing it first on a regular basis? that would the the only case where you would accually have cause for concern, and then you would have bigger problems.

If you really must, a water scarecrow should work, Or getting a cat (which would not stop a cat using the lawn, but it would stop the next door cat from doing so)

But I really cant' see why this is even an issue.

Answer 3

Talking to the owner of the cat won't help at all, sorry. If the cat is an outside cat, (which it obviously is), then the owners won't be able to stop it coming in to your garden, no matter how hard they try. (I mean, how can they? Not go to work and follow the cat around all day?) So prevention is better than cure, here, I think. All the suggestions about water (except with a power washer) and pepper sprays or powders are a good idea, that should work. Other than that, you could try lemon grass spray...should be able to get it from health food shops or somewhere similar. The lion poo thing will probably work as well. Good luck!

Answer 4

For those who answer "get a cat", don't you realize the fault in your argument. If this person doesn't want a cat using their lawn as a toilet, why would you get a cat, who will use your lawn as a toilet. If it doesn't, it certainly won't stop the other cat from doing so. The scent of new kitties stuff is what would keep neighbor cat from using the lawn (they tend to like their own potty space). Not to mention to bring in a cat that may constantly fight with another is hardly humane.

I do agree with the spraying with water, just not a powerwasher. Cats hate to get wet and if you spray when the cat tries to enter your yard, eventually they figure out "Stay out, stay dry, good".

Answer 5

NO! NO! to cayanne peper as it will irritate and possible damage the cat and any other animals eyes. Cayenne will be picked up by the paws or fur and the animal will take back to bedding or nest. If the animal has babies it would be torture --please do not use hot peppers. USE PAPRIKKA it is cheaper and works ggggreat! I sprinkle it on my garabage bags when I set it at the curb.
Also I have tried this-soak twine in old motor oil, let it drain than stake it 15 cm off ground, will work for other critters too. Careful, if it rains the soil underneath will be contaminated. If you see the cats scare them with noise or aggressive movements. But that might just teach them to tresspass when you are not home.

Answer 6

Check your local pet store for cat repellant granules you can sprinkle on your lawn. Or, there are various motion-detector type devices available at garden stores or online that spray water or make noise to scare off intruding animals. The citrus peel suggestion may work as well- citrus is supposed to repel cats. One suggestion the trainer at my dog's obedience class had for teaching a dog to avoid certain areas on the lawn was to buy a big can of black pepper at a discount store, and sprinkle pepper on the lawn where you don't want the dog to go. I assume that would work for cats as well - it may be worth a try.

Edit: Just remembered another suggestion: You can buy products that have the scent of a predator and use them around your property to keep cats away. Here's some info: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_029007.htm

And a place that carries predator scent: http://www.critter-repellent.com/cats/cats-in-my-yard-landscaping.php

Answer 7

I've heard that lying a water hose on the grass works. Apparently, cats think it is a snake and stay as far away from it as possible. The other alternative is get some tiger pee and spray that around. Apparently, they hate that, too (who wouldn't). But getting it would have to be a whole new YQ. I am not too sure what tiger would take kindly to having a jug stuck under it at such personal times. And who would be brave enough to hold the jug. : )

Answer 8

You could try lion poo. My dad got hold of some dried by mail order. Sprinkle around garden and the cats get the message theres a BIG cat around so keep out. It really worked. Try checking it on internet - or how about the local zoo??

Answer 9

My neighbor puts a few mothballs around the yard. Cats seem not to like the smell. Aside from that, a dog would be your best bet. Maybe we need a cat leash law! J/k!

Answer 10

You know what i don't think there is a way to keep them out . I have the same problem with cats. They come to my yard to use my flower beds as litter boxes i even bought some stuff you sprinkle and it didn't work and it was expensive. Get a mean dog and let him run the yard .lol. good luck.