Kitty Gets Into Stuff
by Renee
I have little collectibles that are up off the floor, but she gets to them and likes to play with them. So, I would like to spray them with something so she will learn which she can play with and that which she can't based upon smell or taste. Thank you. Renee and Chloe A: Hi, Renee & Chloe. When your kitty gets into stuff around the house, it's truly frustrating. I like to use the most natural cat repellents possible when dealing with this issue. You can also use common household products if you're on a budget. Since you want to use a spray in your home, you'll want to use an odor you can tolerate and your kitty will be deterred by. Bitter citrus sprays (lemon, lime, orange)can be used to spray on your collectibles as cats generally detest the smell of pungent citrus odors. You can also use rosemary essential oils and rosemary plants to stop your kitty from licking your things around the house. Just mix a bit of rosemary essential oil and water to spray around your wares. I've also heard that lavender essential oil works to repell kitties. It would also make your home smell warm and inviting. Try it. Ginger makes a great and spicy smelling cat deterrent. Just be sure to thouroughly dilute the essential oil as it can be quite strong. Eucalyptus oil can also be used to stop unwated feline behavior. Eucalyptus oil is generally known for being used in cold and cough remedies. The downside is that it has a rather medicinal, antiseptic odor. So, if you can deal with the smell of the oil, use it. For more info on homemade cat repellent, you can read my article on the topic. |