Cat wee

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  1. merleworld

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    One of my cats uses several of my large planters as toilets :gaah:

    I do have a litter tray for those times when I do keep them in, but I fill it with compost rather than cat litter. Easy to pick the poo out and the rest goes back in the compost bin. They prefer it to litter as well because it's softer and easy to dig. Maybe you could try that?

    If the cat wees in a place you don't want it to, water the area soon after to dilute the urine.

    Alternatively, put small canes/sticks in the ground so that it's not comfortable for him to go there.
     
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    • Lolimac

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      Have you a Holly bush? a few sprigs scattered over the border is a good deterrent :blue thumb:
       
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        Well I think Loli's idea of prickles is good if you do have a holly near you or you can get Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will eventually keep them away from the area I have found. Garlic, in a spray, which contains garlic oil also works extremely effectively in keeping cats away. Sprays must be used liberally once a week or ten days 10 in the areas that the cats come into contact with that you don't want them to go. I still do the top of my fence with it & it keeps next doors cat off it..!!! Works on soil too.. :thumbsup:
        Ingredients:
        3 cloves garlic, crushed
        1 tablespoon vegetable oil
        1 liter water
        1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap
        Directions:
        Combine the garlic and vegetable oil and leave to soak overnight.
        Strain and add to the water along with the liquid soap.
        Spray regularly. I actually sprayed about once a week in dry weather
         
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            If you ever see cats deficating anywhere near try & have a water pistol handy & squirt them if they come with a foot of your garden.! Might dissuade them or even some of the garlic spray... :biggrin:
             
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            • Lolimac

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              Awww what a beauty,sorry to hear of your loss,they are such wonderful creatures and we miss them so much:doggieshmooze:...the thing is you can't expect folk to pick up after their cats as they do have a tendency to just wander off and unless you follow them who knows where they go but i'm sure once you get another dog i think your problem will be solved:thumbsup:...go on do it:dancy:
               
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                Yes agree... :heehee: :doggieshmooze:
                 
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                  As a responsible Cat feeder, I have asked my neighbours to let me know if any of ours do their No2's, in their garden. I have told them I will come and clean it up. :biggrin:

                  We have had at least 4 Cats at the same time, since we moved here in 1997, and not once has a neighbour complained. When engaging a neighbour in conversation, they mostly know which Cats are ours, and often say, 'the little doings are no problem, and it's always the same place' they don't feel the need to ask me to come clean up, I always reiterate my willingness to do the clean up for them. Guess they are Cat lovers, even though some have dogs.:doggieshmooze: :cat-kittyandsmiley:

                  A Cat owner (?), can be as conscientious as a Dog owner, problem is, Dogs have an Owner defined territory, Cats, well you try telling them to stay ! :help::heehee:

                  As for their No 1's, not an issue, as has been already said, they have small bladders :dbgrtmb:
                   
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