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Posted: Dec/06/2008 7:07 AM PST
 I don't know if I'm posting this in the right place... I have a very small vegetable garden in my backyard. I plan on expanding it this year; however, I just discovered that our cats are using this area (the only area I can use for expansion) as a litter box, even though they have a litter box in the garage. Would it be unsafe to plant vegetables there? What if they keep using that spot as a pooping place even after the veggies are planted? Is there any way to deter them from the area? Has anyone had experience with this? |
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Posted: Dec/06/2008 10:44 AM PST
If it was my garden i would fence it in now so the cats would find a new area. In the spring or as soon as possible i would till the soil adding compost etc and let it set until planting time. But this only my 2 cents. |
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Posted: Dec/06/2008 10:57 AM PST
That's a pretty valuable 2 cents, wolf. I would only add that if you can scoop out the "used" areas I would. The smell is also what will keep them coming back. |
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Posted: Dec/06/2008 5:49 PM PST
Like Cgar, I agree, the smell will keep them returning. In my experience with cats (I have had cats all my life), they really do prefer to go outside if weather permits. I made mine an outside "sandbox" (I still have a litter box inside). It measures 2x2, about 4 " deep. No bottom. I bought 3 bags of sand at the lumber yard, and mine use it all the time. For the first time, mix a little kitty litter on top, rake it occasionally to keep it from packing-and hopefully this will solve your problem. I would hose down any area they have been using for voiding to get rid of the smell. Baking soda poured on top helps. |
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Posted: Dec/19/2008 11:36 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by carolyncat353 Like Cgar, I agree, the smell will keep them returning. In my experience with cats (I have had cats all my life), they really do prefer to go outside if weather permits. I made mine an outside "sandbox" (I still have a litter box inside). It measures 2x2, about 4 " deep. No bottom. I bought 3 bags of sand at the lumber yard, and mine use it all the time. For the first time, mix a little kitty litter on top, rake it occasionally to keep it from packing-and hopefully this will solve your problem. I would hose down any area they have been using for voiding to get rid of the smell. Baking soda poured on top helps.Oooh, thanks! This really helps. I'll definitely try that. Then I'll just have to make sure the baby doesn't want to play in the "sandbox". But I can handle that. 
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Posted: Jan/14/2009 3:32 PM PST
I was hoping to find a problem solution here. I have a few beds for my gardening, and I'm outraged that neighbors let cats run loose and they use my planters as a litter box. Our city ordinance requires owners to keep cats in their own yard or on leash. But people excuse themselves from this responsibility. I have to deal with a nusiance sycamore tree near our property line, but someone called the tree an itchball tree. So whenever I have to pick up the buckets of seed balls ( which smash into a fuzzy mess) I use them as mulch over my beds. I haven't noticed cat litter where I have mulche - just where there is bare ground. A former neighbor swore by a mix of pine sol and amonia sprayed on shrubs and trees and any plastic trash bags set out for pick up. He claimed this kept the dogs and cats away. If you hear of anything else that works, let me know. I consider my yard and planters to be my private space and folks don't have the right to let their pets invade. |
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Posted: Jan/15/2009 12:48 PM PST
What about buying a dog? 
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Posted: Jan/15/2009 3:49 PM PST
I know that a mix of ammonia and water works to repel cats. But, I've only seen it used in a water gun aimed at the offending critters. I would think that it would work in the garden area, needing to be reapplied as the odor diminishes. Plus, the water gun really does work, if you are there to take aim. Good luck. |
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Posted: Jan/16/2009 3:32 AM PST
American Pit Bull "DOG", stop it now ! maybe some wire with one of those battery fence chargers form Tractor Supply or mail order a small one , by the time the chepo wears out the Cats will have moved on, A friend bought a bag of play sand from Lowes layed flat next to his and neighbors fence , cut a opening (2" inside the edge all the way around, as to use it as a container to hold the sand). Bingo! Cat Poop-O-Let, He said it worked, ? sorry about the Pit Bull thing, We are Getting a Cat "Squirrel Relocator" will be what I call Her, but the Twins say No Way! with the Name. So Good Luck |
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Posted: Jan/26/2009 6:31 PM PST
Personally, I live next to 6 outdoor cats (neighbors cats) and before I started applying heavy mulch in the beds it was a toilet. Their attraction is bare soil. Trying to figure out how ammonia would stop the attraction? Ammonia IS the makeup you smell in any urine...the reason why you would never use an ammonia product to clean up urine in carpets or whatnot. Indoors, I've always used vinegar/soap water to initially clean up. Baking soda applied after it's dried to further neutralize any residual odor. |
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