Cats love to nibble on houseplants and this can be unhealthy for your cat and your houseplants. Not only do cats love to nibble on houseplants, but they also like to use the soil as an alternative to the litter box. Without having to get rid of your houseplants, there are several things that you can do so that your cat and houseplants can co-exist without having problems.
- Give your cat a plant of his own. A great plant to grow for your cat is catnip grass. The Cosmic Catnip Gardenby Cosmic Pet Products makes growing your own catnip easy and covenient for any cat owner. This product consists of two pre-planted containers of catnip that allows you to just water and sunlight. Your cat will love the fresh taste of catnip. In addition, you can also find out cat-friendly plants that are safe for your cat to nibble on and that will help to keep their interest away from your other plants.
- Keep your plants off of the ground. Use a hanging planter inside your home to keep your cats away from your plants. The Audubon 14 inch Wall Bracket is easy to install anywhere in your home and extends 14 inches away from the wall to securely hold your houseplant.
- Use a cat repellent on your large houseplants. The Grannicks Bitter Apple for Cats Pet Dabber is a non-toxic cat repellent and has a bitter taste that cats don’t like. Use the dabber on the leaves of your large houseplants to help deter the cats from nibbling on your plants.
- Cover the soil with rocks. By adding rocks to the soil, it will be harder for your cat to have access to the soil for eliminating body fluids into. Use rocks that are large enough to make it harder for your cat to move, but small enough to fit your planter.
- Make sure your litter box is cleaned on a regular basis. Cats love to have clean litter boxes, so it is important to keep it clean for your cat. This will help to encourage your cat to use the litter box instead of your plant.