July 5th, 2011
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Most plants are poisonous to cats and all plants pose at least some toxicity. Even if a plant is considered non-poisonous, it can create digestive problems if the cat chews on it. If your cat has targeted a particular plant, you can spray it with a bitter anti-chew spray made just for plants. You can find these products at your local pet product store. Place newspaper down before spraying to protect your carpet or floors. If you can move the plant outdoors to spray, that’s even better. You’ll need to coat the tops and bottoms of the leaves. Wear disposable gloves so you don’t get any of the spray on you while handling the leaves. You may need to repeat the application during the training process. Follow manufacturer directions for how often to do it.
Pam Johnson-Bennett, CABC, is a certified cat behavior consultant and author of seven best-selling books on cat behavior. Her site is www.catbehaviorassociates.com. |
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and doesn’t stop. She starts meowing and then cuts it off xD
If “all plants pose at least some toxicity,” why do pet stores sell cat grass and catnip plants?
All plants are not poisonous; yes, wheat grass, catnip are great to grow for your cats. Cats that have access to the outside, or feral cats, often will eat grass when they feel that they have to vomit something that isnt good for them!
Of our three cats, one showed more interest in the plants then the other two.
On the recommendation of a friend we purchased wheat grass from the vegi section of our local market.
She loves it and stays away from other plants.
Need to replace the wheat grass about every three weeks and don’t forget to water it 2-3 times a week
Any other ideas!?
What do you do if your Kitty insists on digesting grass and tossing her “cookies” each time. My cat Baby always eats grass and always gets an upset stomach and vomits on my bed…
Interesting article, living in an apartment I have the minimum, but I have noticed that if I have had a bunch of flowers with greenery Benji is very interesting and starts nibbling normally its cat nip and grass grown in pots for him. Not taking any chances!!
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