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Molly B asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

How do I keep my cat from eating my plants?

My cat is in the "I want to chew on everything" phase. He's been eating my houseplants. They aren't toxic, but they aren't healthy for him either. Growing "distraction" plants that are safe for him like wheat grass, hasn't worked. Is there a home made or commercially available product that will deter him?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This site has 10 ideas you can use to help with that problem

    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/14722/10_...

  • 1 decade ago

    My parents swear by boiling red pepper flakes in water and then spraying that on the plants. It's non-toxic, but a great deterrent. I just moved my plants to the top of the fridge or hung them from the ceiling where my cat couldn't reach them. And don't worry, he will probably grow out of it as my cat did.

  • 1111
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Cats have a natural instinct to eat grass and other plants they provide fiber that soothes cat stomachs, aids in digestion, promotes vomiting if it's needed, and simply gives cats something pleasant to nibble on.

    The bad news is that it's nearly impossible, not to mention possibly unhealthy, to teach an animal to ignore her instincts. It's much, much easier to let your cat be a cat by growing her some plants it's okay to eat. You can buy seeds for cat-friendly plant mixes in many pet stores. Wheat grass, bird seed sprouts, and catnip are also good alternatives.

    Source(s): Animal Science,Chemistry,Biology,Physics
  • 4 years ago

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    Source(s): Cat Peeing Problem http://catpeenomore.enle.info/?O4W3
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  • sarah
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Personally, I invested in some tall, narrow shelves for my plants.

    However, Bitter Apple spray was actually designed and marketed for "plant chewers" - safe for everyone (dogs, cats, plants, people), including the plants. It does not have a smell, and is easy to use.

    http://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Apple-Taste-Deterrent...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Cats love to eat plants. Clorox killed my plants when I sprayed them per my mother's adivce. I found vinegar safe and effective.

  • 1 decade ago

    Every time you catch your cat chewing on your plants, spray him with water. This worked for my cat when I was trying to keep her out of my closet. She doesn't go in there anymore. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't spray your plants with clorox. That's even worse than the cat eating plants, because clorox is a toxic chemical.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if your cat does it any time again just buy dog to watch tthe plant if the dog eats the plant too the buy a snake but if the snake eats the plant or cat or mabey even the dog well you are just out of luck

  • trappe
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Try some lemon or lime juice. Cats hate citrus.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My cat did this too. I had to move my plants to where he couldn't reach them until he grew out of it.

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