Keeping Your Garden Free of Cats

If you want to make sure that cats don't get into your garden, the first step would be to secure the boundaries. For example, check for gaps in the fence and block them so that you don't make it too easy for the cat to get in. Because they're so agile, cats can easily jump high and over a fence. The solution to that is to buy a taut or string wire and put it on the top of the fence.

Once the cat gets in the garden, you might find it hard to get rid of her. A lot of people will simply use dogs, for the simple reason that cats and dogs don't get along. Dobermans and pit bulls are two races of dogs that are especially aggressive when they see cats. Simply seeing one of these types of dogs will make a cat run away.

Another thing that cats don't like is water. When you want to get rid of a cat, try using water on it to make it run away. Just squirting some water from a garden hose or a water bucket will do the trick. Once you've scared the cat a few times by using this method, he'll probably stop showing up. Just keep getting water on him each time he comes and he'll understand that he's not welcomed.

If you want to protect the plants in your garden, then you can try using mothballs, since cats don't stand their smell. You can place the mothballs near garden borders, around plants and near the fence. Besides mothballs, there are a few other repellents for cats, like tobacco, mustard oil, cayenne peppers, lemon grass oil, citronella oil and lavender oil.

Going to a local lawn or hardware store will also give you some more options, in the form of sprinklers that are activated by motion. Install a system like this in your garden, and when a cat enters the area the sprinklers will start shooting water. If the cat has this experience a few times while coming to your garden, it will eventually learn to stay out.

One other method of scaring cats that works very well is using devices that emit sound at high frequencies, which humans can't hear. There are a number of options out there that work on this principle. You can choose one that starts when it detects motion and another that keeps doing the noise all the time. Just make sure you check for the area that the device can cover. As long as it can protect the entire garden, it should be all you need to get rid of unwanted visitors.

There are a number of commercial options also, like products that use scents to make the cats avoid going into your garden. However, you shouldn't use such a product in the vicinity of your food crops. It's not recommended because these repellents have a lot of chemicals in them. Look for these products in local department stores.

Having a garden means that you can expect unwanted visitors from time to time. Cats and other types of animals will show up if you don't take some precautions. If you do take precautions, you can make them leave your garden alone. As I said here, the first step should be securing the fence, followed by using water. If none of these works, you can try some commercial repellents as a last resort.

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Keeping Cats Out of Your Yard

If you want to keep your cat from leaving your yard there are a couple of things you can try. Cats can very easily jump fences so you need to make sure they are high enough to keep Fluffy within your yard. If you don't have a very high fence you can always install string or wire along the top to keep them off the fence. You can also invest in a cat leash. Just make sure it is long enough for the cat to walk around the yard but they won't be able to jump on a fence and hurt themselves.

Now, if you have neighbouring cats that you want to keep out of your yard there are a couple of things you can try. One of the easiest ways to keep cats out of your yard is to have a dog. Since they don't get along, Fido can probably chase Fluffy out of the yard.

Another way to keep cats out of the yard is by using water. Cats actually despise water so this is an easy way to get them to stay away from your yard. The first time you see a cat in your yard, you can either throw a bucket of water on them or spray the cat with your kid's water soaker or the garden hose.

To protect your plants from cats you might want to put mothballs down around your flower beds, shrubs or even along the fence. Other repellents to use are cayenne pepper, tobacco, lavender oil, citronella oil, mustard oil or lemon grass oil. Some of these repellents will need to be replaced after a rain fall however.

There are also commercial repellents available as well but these shouldn't be used near your vegetable garden as they contain chemicals. They can be used to keep other animals out of your yard as well.

You might also consider using a motion activated sprinkler. These can be found at hardware and lawn stores. The sprinkler is triggered when the cat walks in front of it. It might take a few times but the cat will get the idea sooner or later that they are not welcome in your yard.

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Keeping Cats Out of Your Garden

Cats are very agile and can jump very high making your first line of defense to secure the boundaries of your garden. Any gaps in your fence will allow access to your garden, so be sure to block them. A string or wire strung tightly across the top of your fence could discourage a cat from jumping into your garden.

Once a cat has made its way into your garden it might be difficult to discourage it from returning. A dog is a simple and natural way to discourage cats in your garden. Several breeds to consider are Pit Bulls and Dobermans, which completely dislike cats. Cats are very fearful of these breeds and will respect their presence.

Water also is a natural way to discourage cats in your garden. All cats are known to despise water. Water is almost always successful. When you see the cat in your garden, a well-aimed squirt with the garden hose or a bucket of water will send the cat fleeing. A cat that returns will get the hint that it is unwelcome if you continue to spray water at it.

Mothballs will protect your plants and are very effective because a cat does not like the smell. Use the mothballs around your plants, the border of your garden, and along fences and walls. Other repellents you can try are tobacco, cayenne pepper, lavender oil, citronella oil, mustard oil, and lemon grass oil.

Consider visiting your local hardware and garden store and ask about their motion activated sprinklers. Install a sprinkler system and once a cat enters the garden, the detector will pick up the cat's presence and an activated jet of water will soak the cat. The motion activated sprinkler system monitors your garden for any unwanted visitors, leaving you free to do other things. All it takes is a few encounters with the sprinkler before a cat learns to stay out of the area.

There are several different high-frequency devices that also provide a great way to scare off cats. The sound of the devices is not detectable to humans and they are available in models that stay on all the time and those that are motion detected. The model you choose should be strong enough to cover the entire area you are trying to protect.

Remember to secure the boundaries around your garden by physically blocking any areas that would allow access to your garden. Once you have done this you should try water first. If water does not work you can try some of the other suggestions mentioned in this article. Be persistent and determined and you should be successful in keeping your garden free of cats and other animals.

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Keeping Your Cat Safe

One of the worst things for pet owners to face is the idea of something happening to their furry little friend. They can be attacked by predators, be hit by cars, or run off on their own, never to be seen again.

Unfortunately, millions of cats and dogs enter shelters every year, and of those, only half are adopted. Only 2 percent to 5 percent of cats that enter shelters are returned to their owners, as opposed to 15 percent to 30 percent of dogs.

Here are a few ways to increase your chances of seeing your cat again, should the unthinkable happen.

Decrease their chances of getting away in the first place

Most articles will tell you to keep cats inside, no matter what, because it's safer that way. That may be true, but if you can't bring yourself to keep your kitty cooped up, look into some sort of outdoor containment. There are many in-ground fences for dogs, and now there are a few for cats as well.

These are usually safe for cats once they're older than 6 months and weigh more than 6 pounds, and it doesn't take too long to train them on it. For one example of in-ground cat containment, try the PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence.

Make sure they have identification

Of the pets that are lost, 90 percent of the ones that have identification are returned to their owners. Conversely, 90 percent of the pets without identification never see their owners again.

One of the best ways to ensure your pet will be returned to you, if lost, is to tag them and register them through the Pet Protector System. It costs about $20 a year, but your pet is entered into their nationwide database and you get special tags to put on their collar. If your pet is lost, whoever finds it can call the toll-free number, give the operator your pet's ID number (also on the tag), and the operator will call you to let you know your pet has been found.

Microchipping is an excellent backup to tagging your pet, though not all microchips can be read by all scanners. Tattooing your pet is another backup idea, and you can call Tatoo-A-Pet at 1-800-TATTOOS for a practitioner in your area.

Keep your pets safe

No beloved pet should become a shelter statistic. By taking precautionary measures, you can reduce the chance of your pet getting lost, and if they are, you ensure that chances are much greater of you and your pet reuniting.

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