Cats are incredibly curious animals that don't stop at eating house plants. On the one hand, this is a great shame for the plant, and on the other hand, there is a serious risk for the cat of being poisoned. Protective measures are therefore urgently needed. You can find out what this could be in this article.
How do I keep my cat away from houseplants?
To prevent your cat from eating houseplants, provide cat toys as an alternative, spoil the taste of the plants with lemon juice or chili spray, plant cat grass, or use hanging plants. Be careful that some houseplants can be poisonous to cats.
Methods to keep cats away from houseplants
Preventing boredom
They are agile, always on their feet and always want to be busy. However, if their master or mistress doesn't have time, they look for something to do themselves. Houseplants with long, hanging shoots are the ideal toys for house cats. However, cat toys (€10.00 on Amazon), which are completely harmless to he alth, are even better. Offer your cat a wide range of alternatives, for example toys from specialist retailers, balls of wool or polystyrene balls.
Spoil the taste
If cats have a bad experience, they remember it carefully. By drizzling lemon juice on your houseplant, you create a sour taste and a strong smell from the leaves. Your cat will stop gnawing on it so quickly. Alternatively, you can also use a chili spray.
Cat grass
Cat grass is a houseplant that is specially designed for cats. The animals love to gnaw on the shoots, which re-form after a short time. The high nutrient content also has a positive effect on your cat's coat and digestive he alth. Since the animals are really addicted to the taste of the leaves, they ignore all other plants.
Hanging plants
Houseplants don't have to be on the windowsill as they often do. Many beautiful species also feel comfortable in hanging baskets. As long as the shoots do not reach the ground, they are out of reach for the cat. This type of posture is also a visual enrichment.
These plants are poisonous to cats
- Cyclamen
- Aloes
- Azaleas
- Philodendron
- birch fig
- Dipladenie
- Dieffenbachia
- Ferns
- Geraniums
- window leaf
- Poinsettia
- Orchids
- Holly
- Yucca
- Calla
Note: This list is far from complete. If you suspect poisoning, go to the vet. One more trip to the doctor can save your cat's life. All the better if the suspicion is not confirmed.
