{"id":1925,"date":"2020-08-10T07:03:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T07:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2020-08-10T07:03:59","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T07:03:59","slug":"which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the best cat repellent for outdoor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you have some uninvited felines hanging around your property, ruining your garden or flaring up your allergies?&nbsp; Worry not.&nbsp; There are a lot of things you can do to keep those cats away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The best cat repellent really depends on what your needs and circumstances are.&nbsp; DIY solutions may be what works for you, other times,it&#8217;s best to use commercial cat repellents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, how do you get rid of stray cats?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant these plants, as cats do not like the smell: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rue, lavender, lemon thyme, pennyroyal, and coleus canina<\/li><li>Place pots with orange and lemon peels&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That is not the only way though. Keep reading and find out how to  efficialy and humane scare the cats away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIY Cat Repellents<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on having a nice garden outside but you are aware there are some neighborhood cats around who may mess it up, here are some things you can do in advance to keep them away:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put chicken wire on top of the soil where your want your garden to be to deter cats from pooping In that area.&nbsp; Cats won&#8217;t like the feel of the wire when they dig the soil to poop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some plants you can plant on your garden that will repel cats.&nbsp; Cats don&#8217;t like the smell of rue, lavender, lemon thyme, pennyroyal, and coleus canina.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a garden, you can strategically place some pots with orange and lemon peels around your property.&nbsp; Cats don&#8217;t like the smell of citrus fruits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commercially bought cat repellents<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some plantable tablets you can buy online that will discourage cats and other animals from chowing down on your plants.&nbsp; These tablets gets absorbed by your plants over the course of a week to a month so they taste really spicy the whole year round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to use tablets on your plants, you can also go for a motion solar-powered ultrasonic repeller&nbsp; cats.&nbsp; A repellant like this can detect movement within their range and will emit an ultrasonic sound that will repel cats.&nbsp; This sound will be too high-pitched for human ears but it still works on cats because they have such sensitive ears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these ultrasonic repellents also have a light feature that will flash and scare away both animal and human intruders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, there are also some crystal cat and dog repellents that you can scatter all over your garden.&nbsp; What&#8217;s great about these is that you don&#8217;t have to think about where to place an unsightly piece of equipment on your front lawn.&nbsp; Scatter crystals will take a little less than a month to biodegrade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other things you can do<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you notice cat poop in your yard, remove them as soon as possible.&nbsp; Cat poop isn&#8217;t a good fertilizer for your cat &#8212; as a matter of fact, it could even harm your plants.&nbsp; Cats are creatures of habit and they like to poop in the same places again and again.&nbsp; To discourage them from coming back, remove all traces of their scent as much as you can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This goes for cat urine as well.&nbsp; If you&#8217;ve noticed that cats spray on your property, clean out that area with soapy water.&nbsp; It&#8217;s extra great if your soap smells citrusy or vinegary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common questions about outdoor cats<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is cat poop a good fertilizer?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal feces or manure is usually great for gardening the same isn&#8217;t as true when it comes to cat poop.&nbsp; While it&#8217;s ot going to degrade the quality of your garden soil, cat feces is potentially hope to a lot of bacteria and parasites that is hazardous to human health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also can&#8217;t just add cat poop to your compost pile as the temperature it needs to get sterilized at 73.9 degrees Celsius for five days is not very likely to happen in a common household compost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is my cat threatened by outdoor cats?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are territorial animals.&nbsp; As such, when they feel like their home is being threatened by another cat &#8212; even if said cat is outside your house, they can become upset and agitated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as possible, play with your cat to increase their confidence.&nbsp; At the same time, limit their view of the outside world until you can fully discourage the other cat from visiting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should I let my cat outside?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After they reach a certain age, most cats will receive a call of the wild and will want to be outside.&nbsp; While the outside world offers a lot of great experiences for your cat especially because they get to engage in their instinctive behaviors, there are also many dangers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you should let your cat out truly depends on your judgment as the owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However if you choose to let your cat outside, just be sure that they are immunized, spayed\/neutered, they have their microchips and collar, and lastly that they can defend themselves with their claws intact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways you can deter cats from loitering in your property.&nbsp; Which method to use totally depends on what your needs and circumstances are.&nbsp; However, the best option will always be the one that&#8217;s safe for you and for the cats in your neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Which-is-the-best-cat-repellent-for-outdoor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have some uninvited felines hanging around your property, ruining your garden or flaring up your allergies?&nbsp; 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