OHbaby! Forums : Detering cats from the garden https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 02:23:16 +0000 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:14:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31708 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Thanks for all the info girls,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=942305&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#942305 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 31708
Posted: 18 February 2010 at 9:14pm

Thanks for all the info girls, I am going to give the pepper idea a go and then might try that spray stuff, they seem to like our path at the moment so I cannot stick stakes etc. in there...if I could I would.

Luckily the courgettes and cucumber have taken over our vege garden so they cannot get in there!]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:14:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=942305&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#942305 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : DebsB... yea I heard that white...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=942298&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#942298 Author: Shezzey
Subject: 31708
Posted: 18 February 2010 at 9:07pm

DebsB... yea I heard that white vinegar is good eliminating cat pee

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:07:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=942298&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#942298 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : DebsB...  bleach is not the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941844&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941844 Author: RBsMama
Subject: 31708
Posted: 18 February 2010 at 3:13pm

DebsB...  bleach is not the same as ammonia

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Whoops, of course it isn't, two completely different chemicals. I'm thinking of the smell I've always associated with bleach/chlorine etc and I've always called it ammonia smelling, so that's probably not a correct description, is it? Anyway, that scent always encouraged my cat to spray in that area I'd cleaned with it, and when I used warm water and white vinegar, he stopped.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:13:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941844&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941844 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : DJ wrote:but now it just goes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941369&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941369 Author: heaf3
Subject: 31708
Posted: 18 February 2010 at 9:01am

Originally posted by DJ DJ wrote:

but now it just goes in random places on the concrete - aren't cats supposed to dig and bury!


not our neighbours cats! they like crapping on our lawn just like a dog......or they go in my garden but they dont bury. they soooo annoy me!!!!! have tried squirting them with water but every time i pick up the hose they are off, even before they have seen me!]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941369&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941369 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : DebsB wrote:Don&#039;t use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941257&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941257 Author: Shezzey
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 11:33pm

Originally posted by DebsB DebsB wrote:

Don't use bleach, as the ammonia smells like pee to them and will just encourage them to spray their own scent. Maybe get your own cat??? (not sure if that's an option)

DebsB...  bleach is not the same as ammonia

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:33:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941257&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941257 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Anyone who sees me out twisting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941174&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941174 Author: DJ
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:49pm

Anyone who sees me out twisting the pepper grinder over the paths at the front of our place must think I'm mad, but it seems to work. It has stopped some filthy cat from sh*tting on our doorstep, but now it just goes in random places on the concrete - aren't cats supposed to dig and bury! ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:49:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941174&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941174 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Oh and I love Jelly&#039;s suggestion,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941173&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941173 Author: Zaylah
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:48pm

Oh and I love Jelly's suggestion, the way she worded it is awesome. I told DP and he laughed too.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:48:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941173&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941173 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : if they are climbing on top of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941172&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941172 Author: Zaylah
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:47pm

if they are climbing on top of a fence to get on your property, put sticky tape on the top ledge of the fence (sticky side up).
They hate to get their paws stuck on the tape so they will only attempt a couple times before hopefully they don't bother doing it anymore.
I know a cat trainer who tells this to her owners of pedigree cats that they want to stay on their property so they don't get taken/lost/etc.

You might get some funny questions from any neighbours seeing you put it on the fence though!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:47:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941172&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941172 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Animates pet stores here in CHCH...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941152&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941152 Author: Richie
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:35pm

Animates pet stores here in CHCH sell a range of products to keep animals off gardens. My neighbour also has several cats and I bought a deterrent spray from Animates and sprayed my garden and they haven't been back since. Can't remember what the spray was called, have used it all so don't have the bottle anymore but it would be worth trying a pet store. I think there are Animates up in Auckland?
My dog has also done a good job of scaring the cats away ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:35:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941152&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941152 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Don&#039;t use bleach, as the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941111&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941111 Author: RBsMama
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:14pm

Don't use bleach, as the ammonia smells like pee to them and will just encourage them to spray their own scent. Maybe get your own cat??? (not sure if that's an option) ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:14:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941111&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941111 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : My cats use the vege garden....grrrrrr...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941088&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941088 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 8:59pm

My cats use the vege garden....grrrrrr I have elaborate nets over things now but it still irks me!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:59:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=941088&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#941088 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : oh and they must be determined...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940554&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940554 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 2:55pm

oh and they must be determined cats Heidismum my parents have 3 cats that they own and since they barked the garden the cats have been using other gardens to toilet in which wasnt mums intention when they put down the bark just a bonus]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:55:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940554&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940554 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : pepsi wrote: Someone also told...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940550&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940550 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 2:52pm

Originally posted by pepsi pepsi wrote:


Someone also told me once to get my husband to pee in all corners of the section where the cats usually enter as the smell can deter them (haven't convinced him to do that though) haha.


Haha hmm time to let DP have a party here i think those boys will pee anywhere after a few drinks i just wont let them leave till the whole boundry has been pee'd around

we have 2 cats that seem to hang around which wouldnt bother me expect they crap in the vege garden must be cos ive let the rest of the garden get so hard and clumpy they cant dig in the dirt anymore.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:52:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940550&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940550 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : cayenne pepper is a good idea,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940519&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940519 Author: ?Lolly?
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 2:22pm

cayenne pepper is a good idea, I might try that because my two cats seem to like to use the dirt by the gate as a toilet. The dog only chases the neighbors pests so mine still do what ever they want. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:22:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940519&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940519 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : lisa85 wrote:You&#039;d probably...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940487&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940487 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 2:03pm

Originally posted by lisa85 lisa85 wrote:

You'd probably find a bullet would work quite well.... hehe


This is also DP's theory...]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:03:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940487&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940487 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : You&#039;d probably find a bullet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940430&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940430 Author: lisa85
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 1:20pm

You'd probably find a bullet would work quite well.... hehe]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:20:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940430&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940430 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Tehe, I am liking some of these...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940416&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940416 Author: Daizy
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 1:11pm

Tehe, I am liking some of these ideas. We have a similiar problem with cats. The people that lived here before us must have had a few as our place reaked of catfood when we moved in and there was food splattered across the whole yard ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:11:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940416&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940416 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Kahlia wrote:fine white pepper...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940341&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940341 Author: pepsi
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 11:48am

Originally posted by Kahlia Kahlia wrote:

fine white pepper or cayenne pepper. just sprinkle on top. (most) cats hate it lol.


I remember trying to find solutions for cats once and came across a lot of mention of cayenne pepper. Apparently there is controversy with using something like this because it can actually harm the cat.. it is painful for them to get it in their eyes and into their nasal passage when they inhale it .. and as much as I don't want other cats going to the toilet at my house, I don't want to be resonsible for hurting them in any way either .

Apparently cats hate citrus, so orange and lemon peel sprinkled in various areas?

Someone also told me once to get my husband to pee in all corners of the section where the cats usually enter as the smell can deter them (haven't convinced him to do that though) haha.

So far, water pistol with a bit of lemon juice was the best suggestion I was given. But yeah, you have to be quick! ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:48:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940341&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940341 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : A dogUm there is a product you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940337&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940337 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 11:42am

A dog

Um there is a product you can buy called PISS OFF. Honestly thats what it's called. Supposed to keep cats out.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:42:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940337&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940337 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : I think a cat always goes to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940327&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940327 Author: Shezzey
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 11:35am

I think a cat always goes to the place where it can smell its own urine, faeces etc... maybe if you remove and bleach the area to eliminate the smell they wont go back. 

Then, if you can bear it....put the old poos (with a shovel) in a shallow box with sand and place close to the neighbours boundary/wall/area, they will go there because it is where their smell is.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:35:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940327&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940327 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Watergun................................mwhahahaha...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940276&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940276 Author: Jaxnz1
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 10:45am

Watergun................................mwhahahaha]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:45:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940276&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940276 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : fine white pepper or cayenne pepper....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940251&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940251 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 10:28am

fine white pepper or cayenne pepper. just sprinkle on top. (most) cats hate it lol. other than that not much i can think of.... inside the house on the other hand, tin foil - they hate that aswell lol. but might look a bit funny covering your garden in tin foil

good luck!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:28:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940251&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940251 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : You could sit out there with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940249&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940249 Author: Jelly
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 10:28am

You could sit out there with the hose one night... Could be quite fun. See the kitty, spray the kitty, watch the kitty run ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:28:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940249&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940249 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Sticks sticking up in the garden...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940200&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940200 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 9:53am

Sticks sticking up in the garden (like skewers with the pointy end up) are meant to deter them from there, but you can't do that on your paths! Sorry, no other ideas.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:53:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940200&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940200 <![CDATA[Detering cats from the garden : Just wondering if anyone has had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940104&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940104 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 31708
Posted: 17 February 2010 at 8:39am

Just wondering if anyone has had any success keeping cats out of their yard. My neighbour has 4 - 5 cats and they like to use our garden and garden paths (bark) as the litter box and its starting to really drive me bonkers as it attracts the flies and it just plain stinks! We have a dog but he sleeps inside at night which is when they seem to do their business.

If there is anything you have used/made/bought that has successfully kept them away I would really like to know.

Oh and no I am no going to fill bottles with water and place them everywhere on the lawn LOL!

TIA]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:39:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31708&PID=940104&title=detering-cats-from-the-garden#940104