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Cats make great pets, but feral and stray cats can create quite a nuisance. They may use your garden as a litter box, trample all over your precious plants, and spread fleas everywhere. Luckily, you have a ton of options when it comes to keeping cats out of your yard, and you can mix and match options at your leisure depending on how you want to handle this.
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- QuestionWill coyote urine keep cats away from my yard?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThe urine or feces of any predator that is a threat to cats should deter cats from entering the yard. This is why some zoos do a 'roaring' trade in selling lion poop to gardeners.
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- If you live in a city and you’ve seen a lot of strays near you, they may be from the same colony. There is a decent chance someone is caring for these cats, which is why they’re always around your yard. If possible, try to find the owner of the colony by putting up flyers or reaching out on regional social media groups before taking action.[18]Thanks
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- ↑ https://thescaredycat.com/cat-repellent-plants-actually-work/
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To keep cats out of your yard, start by removing enticements, such as bird feeders, sandboxes, and any outdoor cat food and water. For a natural approach, plant rue in your garden, since cats hate the smell of it. If you want to try some technological solutions, get a spray or granule repellent that keeps cats from using your garden as a litter box. You can also try a motion-activated sprinkler or an ultrasonic device that will emit unpleasant sounds when it detects motion. For more tips from our Veterinarian reviewer, like how use Cat Scat Mats to keep cats out of your garden, keep reading!
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