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Initial post 18 MAY 06 by marrukurli

I recently got a potted rose. Unfortunately, my cat likes to nibble on it. I cannot always catch him in the act and haven't found a spot to plant it. He is an indoor cat. We have neighboring cats and outdoor cats come by and use the bare spot as a catbox. I have yet to use any chemicals on that so I am not afraid of him getting sick. I've tried keeping it out of his reach but it's nearly impossible - we live in a triplex so space is limited.


Is there anything I can do?

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Reply #1 of 2 posted 18 MAY 06 by William
One thing that seems to work for me is catnip.  Take a sock and fill the end about an inch up and seal off.  Attach sock to doorknob or kitty scratching post and let the cat know its there (get a little wet and put it under it nose and scrunch a little).  After they get the taste for catnip they pretty much leave the plants alone.  You can also put a little in with their food (helps digestion).  Now as for them using the planter box as a litter box, find a bunch of little sticks and poke them into the soil (about a dozen or so) so they cannot be moved.  This usually stops my outdoor problem in my beds so the cats won't to potty there.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 19 MAY 06 by marrukurli
Thank you so much!
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