Cat poop on block paving

msg1957 · February 2023

Hey. First of all I am not sure if this is the correct section for this post, so sorry if I got it wrong
During the past 4/5 weeks, almost daily, we are getting cat poop at various times of the day during daylight.

People were saying it was a dog or a fox we just knew it was not a fax as that really smells

We have CCTV and recently set it up to record and save and as expected it's a cat.

We have tried spraying white vinegar with 50% water warm water but it's a big drive. Today for the second time its soft poop, disgusting more so

I keep on missing the cat as I want to scare the little.....

We have tried red ground pepper works on grass but not hard surfaces as blown or washed away

We have been looking on Google, but the reviews are not good

Please, please help.

M

Fairygirl · February 2023

Water scarecrows work, but they freeze in even mild frosts. I have these now -as recommended by another forum member.
https://www.electric-fence.co.uk/voss-sonic-2000-ultrasonic-animal-repeller-cat-dog-scarer-badger-fox-rabbit-deterrent.html

The batteries come with it, and need charging regularly at this time of year.
I still have one or two persistent offenders that come in the garden, but on the whole, they work well. You can move them around a bit which also helps

Lizzie27 · February 2023

We also have the ultrasonic cat deterrents. We have three at different places around the garden. They do work most of the time and we move them around occasionally.
I'm surprised the cat is using block paving, they usually prefer soft earth or shingle.

Fairygirl · February 2023

They'll sh*t anywhere round here including grass. I recently picked up 10 piles from the front garden- mostly on the grass. The batteries need charging on those sonic devices.

Jaggy branches, bamboo skewers and all the other 'deterrents' certainly don't stop them.

msg1957 · February 2023

Thanks all. More help is appreciated.

It's certainly a cat and I have spoken to cat people, it is very rare for a cat to poo on driveways and I thought it was someone's dog. But I've caught the creature on cctv twice. I am looking and considering as per your posts.

Slow-worm · February 2023

Please don't use pepper!! It gets on their paws and then they wash their eyes...
You may not like them but no animal deserves that.

msg1957 · February 2023

Slow-worm said:

Please don't use pepper!! It gets on their paws and then they wash their eyes...
You may not like them but no animal deserves that.

Thank you. Incredible as it seems as we never have pets is what you said, so i will stop.

I know where the cat lives about 20 houses down but no point in going over like a mad man as the owner cant do anything about it

NormandyLiz · February 2023

To hazard an educated guess, your paving slabs now smell like 'the place'! Many animals, definitely dogs, sometimes horses and I think cats, will have a spot that smells right. That's in part because their smell is on it. In order to deter the cat, I would be looking to try and remove the smell as much as possible. Just adding more smell, e.g. vinegar, won't necessarily remove the cat's own smell.

Again guessing, but as your drive is paved, I think my first step would be to pressure wash it, then use a deodorizer. It might be an idea to check with a vet, not only to see if they have any other recommendations but also to check safety. I know people who have had success using vinegar then baking soda, enzyme-neutralizing cleaners (from pet shops, vets, Amazon) and I think also detergent.

These things are more commonly suggested for urine than faeces as that's often the problem during puppy/kitten training, although the products I've just googled do say they work for both.

I know you said your drive is big but I'd also say you need to do the whole area where the cat goes, plus some.

Slow-worm · February 2023

Thank you 😊

It's likely to be a tom if he's not burying his poo.
Try getting some essential oil - one you like the smell of, maybe lemon or orange, or a woody one.. put about ten drops in some water in a spray bottle, and spray it all over and around your patio and anywhere else you see fit - fences, trees, walls etc. It won't harm plants but try to avoid directly spraying delicate ones. Do it every day/evening unless your garden still smells fragrant! 👍

philippasmith2 · February 2023

As you say - no point in ranting at the cat owner but if it is driving you round the bend, a polite word may work ?
Cat faeces do give people grief - you only have to look on this forum to see that.
However, the owner can actually do something to help - a cat is someone's pet ( feral cats are a different matter ) and therefore their responsibility - not only to look after their cat but to keep it from upsetting/causing a nuisance to others.
It is possible to keep a cat confined to your own garden if you are willing to make the effort. You can also take your cat for a walk on a lead - much as you would do with a dog. It's such a shame that Cats are seen as an "easy option pet" by many.
If you have to resort to a water scarecrow or a sonic device, it's worth asking Cat's owner if they would be willing to contribute towards the cost. If nothing else, it may make them think about their responsibility as a domestic pet owner. If no one in the neighbourhood says anything, perhaps they don't realise the problem they are causing? Worth a try anyway

msg1957 · February 2023

Thank you all.
May first try what Slow-Worm said but all help is appreciated

Not going to their place, not me really.

Thankfully most of the time the poop has been hard we pick up and use disinfectant spray. Our drive is very clean weed free and only a few years old looks quite new as we look after it

It is driving me mad and I fear someone stepping into it as people don't expect shit in front, near the front door. Last week, the cat did it under the car, we have a very big SUV so no I look under the car as well as fear coming back home and stepping in the cat mess.

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