"Spoils flowers": how to wean a cat from gnawing houseplants - working tips

05.03.2024 13:09
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:25

Cats often take an interest in indoor plants. They start gnawing on them, driving their owners crazy.

What to do? Knowing the advice will help wean the animal from a bad habit.

Alternative

If your cat likes greens, buy or grow some specifically for your pet. Cat grass will arouse the animal's interest and improve its stomach function.

Unattractive flowerpots

To make cats lose interest in plants, you can lubricate the pots with orange or lemon essential oils. You can also place citrus peels around the flowerpot.

You can make flowerpots unattractive to your pet using foil. You just need to wrap the pots with it.

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Veterinary assistance

A cat may chew flowers due to health problems, so if the previous methods did not help, it is important to take your pet to the vet.

It is important to remember that physical punishment and shouting can only make the situation worse.

Previously, we reported on how you can understand your cat .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Julia Tychino Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Alternative
  2. Unattractive flowerpots
  3. Veterinary assistance