{"id":2139,"date":"2020-12-27T10:47:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T10:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2139"},"modified":"2020-12-27T10:47:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T10:47:00","slug":"will-bleach-keep-cats-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Will bleach keep cats away?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you have a nice garden that you want to keep cat poop free?&nbsp; It is completely understandable how horribly annoying it must be to tend a garden, making it nice and pretty only for it to be filled with cat poop.&nbsp; You might feel a little on edge and ready to take drastic measures like using bleach \u2013 please DON\u2019T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Is_it_a_good_idea_to_use_bleach_as_a_cat_repellent\" title=\"Is it a good idea to use bleach as a cat repellent?\">Is it a good idea to use bleach as a cat repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Why_you_shouldnt_use_bleach\" title=\"Why you shouldn\u2019t use bleach\">Why you shouldn\u2019t use bleach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Indoor_Cat_Repellants_that_works_better_than_bleach\" title=\"Indoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach\">Indoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Outdoor_Cat_Repellants_that_works_better_than_bleach\" title=\"Outdoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach\">Outdoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Common_questions_about_household_hazards_for_cats\" title=\"Common questions about household hazards for cats\">Common questions about household hazards for cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_been_poisoned\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat has been poisoned?\">How can I tell if my cat has been poisoned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Why_must_I_rush_if_my_cat_is_poisoned\" title=\"Why must I rush if my cat is poisoned?\">Why must I rush if my cat is poisoned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_poisoned\" title=\"What should I do if my cat is poisoned?\">What should I do if my cat is poisoned?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/will-bleach-keep-cats-away\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_good_idea_to_use_bleach_as_a_cat_repellent\"><\/span>Is it a good idea to use bleach as a cat repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bleach is not a good way to keep cats away and it is inhumane. There is many other much better ways to keep cats away. We recommend that you don&#8217;t spray bleach places where animals eat, drink, scratch or sleep. Bleach might hurt the cats and other animals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to find out why, and what you can do instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read these articles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/does-black-pepper-keep-cats-away\/\">Does black pepper keep cats away<\/a>?<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/does-cinnamon-keep-cats-away\/\">Does cinnamon keep cats away<\/a>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_use_bleach\"><\/span>Why you shouldn\u2019t use bleach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleach is poisonous to both cats and dogs.&nbsp; The one you have at home may not be the corrosive kind, still, cats and dogs are at risk for irritation if they are exposed to it.&nbsp; Concentrated bleach used by professional cleaners can cause severe lesions on your pet\u2019s skin and even down to their throats and stomachs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Non-Chlorine bleach is also dangerous to these animals and will cause vomiting and tissue irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet happens to have had contact with bleach \u2013 especially concentrated bleach, please take them for emergency care post haste.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please keep bleach as far away from animals as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your purpose for bleach is to keep cats away \u2013 for some cats it won\u2019t doesn\u2019t even work.&nbsp; There has been evidence showing that cats are attracted to the chlorine found in most bleaches.&nbsp; They\u2019ll rub themselves and drool all over it, which is the total opposite of what you want them to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than bleach, another cat repellant you should NEVER use is cayenne pepper flakes as this can sting and hurt animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other, less dangerous ways to deter your cat from going into places they shouldn\u2019t be.&nbsp; Let\u2019s explore those options for both indoor and outdoor cat repellants now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Cat_Repellants_that_works_better_than_bleach\"><\/span>Indoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water and use this solution as a cat deterrent spray.&nbsp; Spray this on areas that are cat restricted.&nbsp; If you are not too keen on smelling like vinegar, you may use citronella, lavender, peppermint or lemongrass essential oils.&nbsp; For the alternate solution, it should be 1 part oil to 3 parts water.&nbsp; Cats have very sensitive noses and most of them simply dislike the smell of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the area you don\u2019t want your cat to be is your kitchen counter, you may cover them with aluminum foil.&nbsp; The texture of the foil is unpleasant to cats.&nbsp; On top of that, when they jump on the counter, they\u2019ll be surprised by the loud noise the aluminum foil makes and will swiftly take off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outdoor_Cat_Repellants_that_works_better_than_bleach\"><\/span>Outdoor Cat Repellants that works better than bleach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may still use the liquid mixture discussed in the previous section for outdoors, but if it\u2019s for your garden, it\u2019s probably best to just plant some lavender, peppermint and\/or citronella plants around the perimeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An option that you can readily buy are odor barrier powders.&nbsp; These powders are made to smell like your cat\u2019s natural predators: coyote, fox and bobcats.&nbsp; Don\u2019t worry about using these in your garden as they are organic and will not harm your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these things don\u2019t work for you, think about installing motion activated sprinklers in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_household_hazards_for_cats\"><\/span>Common questions about household hazards for cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_been_poisoned\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat has been poisoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we all know, cats are very curious creatures and sometimes it can get them into trouble.&nbsp; Many everyday household items found in our homes can be dangerous for our cats.&nbsp; Both of these things contribute as to why among all kinds of pets, cats get poisoned the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the symptoms to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Excessive salivation<\/li><li>Vomiting and diarrhea<\/li><li>Twitching or seizures<\/li><li>Breathing difficulties<\/li><li>Shock<\/li><li>Inflammation<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Coma<\/li><li>Weakness and disorientation<\/li><li>Paleness in their gums<\/li><li>Changes in their appetite, drinking habits and urination frequency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_must_I_rush_if_my_cat_is_poisoned\"><\/span>Why must I rush if my cat is poisoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong>Because cats are so small, even the tiniest doses of poison can be fatal for our little fur babies.&nbsp; This fact makes it so important as cat guardians to be able to spot the signs if your cat has been poisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_poisoned\"><\/span>What should I do if my cat is poisoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you suspect that there is something wrong with your cat, please take your cat to the nearest veterinary clinic.&nbsp; You don\u2019t have to wait until your cat is showing signs of poisoning as waiting too long may lead to your cat being too sick to survive.&nbsp; As soon as you are able, call the poison control hotline and your vet\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are able, please take a sample of the poison with you when you go to your vet.&nbsp; It would also be very helpful to your vet to know how much of the poison has your cat ingested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be asked by the professionals to do a bit of first aid for your cat.&nbsp; Unless you are instructed to do so, DO NOT induce vomiting in your cat.&nbsp; In some cases, vomiting may worsen your cat\u2019s situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleach is extremely dangerous to cats.&nbsp; Please keep it as far away from them as possible.&nbsp; If your purpose for using bleach is as cat repellant, it can be counterproductive as some cats are actually attracted to it.<\/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\/Will-bleach-keep-cats-away1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Will-bleach-keep-cats-away1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Will-bleach-keep-cats-away1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Will-bleach-keep-cats-away1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Will-bleach-keep-cats-away1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a nice garden that you want to keep cat poop free?&nbsp; 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