A cat belonging to s neighbour has picked an area of my garden as its litter tray. Its driving me and my OH insane as its making a right mess etc. Iv tried a spray and chasing the cat out the garden when I see it but its still happening. Does anyone have any ideas? Im afraid no point talking to the neighbour about it, as I know they basically wont care. Thanks
Can you give me your neighbours number so I can ask them how they trained their cat to use your garden. My dozy cat thinks its okay to use her own garden. I'm sick of clearing up after her Id rather my neighbours do it.
Whats wrong with my cat?
Any cat poo trainers out there
On a serious note, its very frustrating I know as I have to clean up after my own cat everyday as from what I've read she's unusual in that she does the biz in her own garden although we are surrounded by neighbours gardens all round.
Get a big blaster water pistol rifle and blast the bu%$£*** every time you see it and it should eventually get the message from my experience with neighbours cats.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
I hate , loathe and despise the psychopathic killers with every fibre of my being. It's high time owners were held legally responsible for the damage they cause.
That's how I feel about the human species who make conscious decisions to kill their fellow man where as the cat is bound by instinct to do what we would all like them to stop doing. It is essentially a wild animal that can only be partly domesticated in my experience unlike a dog.
C'est La Vie
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
A cat belonging to s neighbour has picked an area of my garden as its litter tray. Its driving me and my OH insane as its making a right mess etc. Iv tried a spray and chasing the cat out the garden when I see it but its still happening. Does anyone have any ideas? Im afraid no point talking to the neighbour about it, as I know they basically wont care. Thanks
Can you give me your neighbours number so I can ask them how they trained their cat to use your garden. My dozy cat thinks its okay to use her own garden. I'm sick of clearing up after her Id rather my neighbours do it.
Whats wrong with my cat?
Any cat poo trainers out there
On a serious note, its very frustrating I know as I have to clean up after my own cat everyday as from what I've read she's unusual in that she does the biz in her own garden although we are surrounded by neighbours gardens all round.
Get a big blaster water pistol rifle and blast the bu%$£*** every time you see it and it should eventually get the message from my experience with neighbours cats.
It isnt irresponsible at all, it is what cats do - its not my fault you’re in denial.
Get a grip people.
@Tin pot It might be something they do but its utterly disgusting to have a stinking mess in your garden from an animal that doesnt belong to you. It is also utterly disgusting if your grandchildren step in it or put their hands in it by accident so you end up you cant let them out in your own garden for fear they catch something. Which they could, known fact - & my grandson has allergies. My garden, my property, so no. why should it just be "deal with it"? Its disgusting. End of. Maybe when the owner of the cat complains when i chuck its cat's crap into her garden i'll just say. "sorry thats just what I do" Seriously
Tin pot,you must be careful with young children and cats poo. Toxoplasmosis carried by cats can be very dangerous for young children and pregnant women I belive. Yvonne is right to be concerned especially with grandchildren playing in the garden.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
My understanding is that toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous to pregnant women but for all others, including young children, the risk is slight. Indeed in 80% of cases those infected with the disease have no symptoms at all and for most of the rest the problem is quite minor.
This is not to say there are no risks. Of course there are. And there are risks from rose thorns, stinging nettles, euphorbia sap, garden ponds, laburnum seeds, hand tools - indeed all manner of garden plants and implements. One needs to keep a sense of proportion about the matter.
There are two other items on the cat charge sheet. Cats kill wildlife. It’s sad but it’s nature. Bigger birds kill smaller birds, many larger animals prey on mice. Do we get upset about that as well? No, because that is part of the natural order of things, you might say whereas cats have been domesticated and it is our choice to bring them into our environment. But it is also our choice to do all manner of things that are detrimental to the natural world and driving cars is high on the list. Anybody volunteering to give theirs up?
The other issue is cats’ faeces. No, it’s not nice but claiming it stinks the garden out, frankly, is ridiculous. When my cat uses the indoor dirt tray it is a bit whiffy for five minutes. In the garden and in the open air? C’mon! Cats also scratch over the soil when they’re about their business. Again, it’s annoying but it is not so difficult to protect such areas with a web of string or jute netting. Try seeing the damage badgers can do to your garden if you want something to complain about!
Having said all that I know I am lucky because my garden is bigger than most and our two cats rarely venture beyond its borders. We do have a very few neighbours’ cats who make forays but they seem to be aware they’re in alien territory and can be readily shooed away. In short, I do not have a cat problem or believe my cats cause a problem to others (wildlife excepted but that is around 1 bird and 8 mice a year). In a smaller suburban garden with a much higher feline density I might well think differently.
My understanding is that toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous to pregnant women but for all others, including young children, the risk is slight. Indeed in 80% of cases those infected with the disease have no symptoms at all and for most of the rest the problem is quite minor.
This is not to say there are no risks. Of course there are. And there are risks from rose thorns, stinging nettles, euphorbia sap, garden ponds, laburnum seeds, hand tools - indeed all manner of garden plants and implements. One needs to keep a sense of proportion about the matter.
There are two other items on the cat charge sheet. Cats kill wildlife. It’s sad but it’s nature. Bigger birds kill smaller birds, many larger animals prey on mice. Do we get upset about that as well? No, because that is part of the natural order of things, you might say whereas cats have been domesticated and it is our choice to bring them into our environment. But it is also our choice to do all manner of things that are detrimental to the natural world and driving cars is high on the list. Anybody volunteering to give theirs up?
The other issue is cats’ faeces. No, it’s not nice but claiming it stinks the garden out, frankly, is ridiculous. When my cat uses the indoor dirt tray it is a bit whiffy for five minutes. In the garden and in the open air? C’mon! Cats also scratch over the soil when they’re about their business. Again, it’s annoying but it is not so difficult to protect such areas with a web of string or jute netting. Try seeing the damage badgers can do to your garden if you want something to complain about!
Having said all that I know I am lucky because my garden is bigger than most and our two cats rarely venture beyond its borders. We do have a very few neighbours’ cats who make forays but they seem to be aware they’re in alien territory and can be readily shooed away. In short, I do not have a cat problem or believe my cats cause a problem to others (wildlife excepted but that is around 1 bird and 8 mice a year). In a smaller suburban garden with a much higher feline density I might well think differently
@BenCotto. believe me mate, it stinks whether they cover it up or not, im living with it. The weathers been hot and it stinks. I did not say the whole garden. The area were its messing is near my front door and a bench were we sit. I have no issue with cats, i get its nature etc etc etc etc. All I was looking for were some tips
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Whats wrong with my cat?
Any cat poo trainers out there
On a serious note, its very frustrating I know as I have to clean up after my own cat everyday as from what I've read she's unusual in that she does the biz in her own garden although we are surrounded by neighbours gardens all round.
Get a big blaster water pistol rifle and blast the bu%$£*** every time you see it and it should eventually get the message from my experience with neighbours cats.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
C'est La Vie
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
Yvonne is right to be concerned especially with grandchildren playing in the garden.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
This is not to say there are no risks. Of course there are. And there are risks from rose thorns, stinging nettles, euphorbia sap, garden ponds, laburnum seeds, hand tools - indeed all manner of garden plants and implements. One needs to keep a sense of proportion about the matter.
There are two other items on the cat charge sheet. Cats kill wildlife. It’s sad but it’s nature. Bigger birds kill smaller birds, many larger animals prey on mice. Do we get upset about that as well? No, because that is part of the natural order of things, you might say whereas cats have been domesticated and it is our choice to bring them into our environment. But it is also our choice to do all manner of things that are detrimental to the natural world and driving cars is high on the list. Anybody volunteering to give theirs up?
The other issue is cats’ faeces. No, it’s not nice but claiming it stinks the garden out, frankly, is ridiculous. When my cat uses the indoor dirt tray it is a bit whiffy for five minutes. In the garden and in the open air? C’mon! Cats also scratch over the soil when they’re about their business. Again, it’s annoying but it is not so difficult to protect such areas with a web of string or jute netting. Try seeing the damage badgers can do to your garden if you want something to complain about!
Having said all that I know I am lucky because my garden is bigger than most and our two cats rarely venture beyond its borders. We do have a very few neighbours’ cats who make forays but they seem to be aware they’re in alien territory and can be readily shooed away. In short, I do not have a cat problem or believe my cats cause a problem to others (wildlife excepted but that is around 1 bird and 8 mice a year). In a smaller suburban garden with a much higher feline density I might well think differently.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.