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Problem with cat defecating on neighbours grass

post #1 of 9
1/16/10 at 7:47am
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I have six cats but only one is causing trouble - she uses grass rather than the garden as her toilet. Our neighbours are naturally fed up. Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 9
1/16/10 at 7:58am
The easy solution, and the solution that would be best for your cat, would be to keep her indoors.

Failing that, there's not much I can imagine that will keep her off their lawn, unless you want to go to "invisible fencing" or some sort of treatment of squirting her with water whenever she gets on their lawn.
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post #3 of 9
1/16/10 at 10:51am
Yep, I agree. Strictly indoor cats have a much better outlook on their lifespan.

I've never had this sort of problem- so I can't really help ya with suggestions. If it were me though, being the smart a$$ I am, I'd just tell the neighbors "hey, consider yourselves lucky! It's free fertilizer!"
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post #4 of 9
1/16/10 at 11:51am
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Originally Posted by mrblanche View Post
The easy solution, and the solution that would be best for your cat, would be to keep her indoors.

Failing that, there's not much I can imagine that will keep her off their lawn, unless you want to go to "invisible fencing" or some sort of treatment of squirting her with water whenever she gets on their lawn.

I cat proofed my yard ... 4 of 5 are indoor only s till my enclosure is done which is escape proof...

If you cant enclose them or keep them in be kind and buy some deterrent and give it to your neighbor to use
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post #5 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:01pm
I agree that you should keep your cat indoors, for many reasons but especially if you can't stop her from using the neighbor's yard. You--not your neighbors--are responsible for your cat. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your neighbors, but I suspect it will deteriorate rapidly if you don't do something to correct the problem.

If you're thinking that your cat would be unhappy confined to the house when she's been accustomed to roaming outdoors, consider this. If your neighbors get too irritated they might end up calling animal control. If that happens you might or might not get your kitty back.

Sorry, I don't have any other suggestions for you. All of my cats are strictly indoors and I've never had to deal with this type of problem.
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post #6 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by GoldyCat View Post
I agree that you should keep your cat indoors, for many reasons but especially if you can't stop her from using the neighbor's yard. You--not your neighbors--are responsible for your cat. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your neighbors, but I suspect it will deteriorate rapidly if you don't do something to correct the problem.

If you're thinking that your cat would be unhappy confined to the house when she's been accustomed to roaming outdoors, consider this. If your neighbors get too irritated they might end up calling animal control. If that happens you might or might not get your kitty back.

Sorry, I don't have any other suggestions for you. All of my cats are strictly indoors and I've never had to deal with this type of problem.
Plus there's always the threat of someone else picking up your cat and taking them home to keep as THEIR pet, getting a disease, or getting hit by a car.

If your cat would be so unhappy indoors, perhaps there is some way you could train your cat to use a leash and harness specifically designed for a cat? That way you have complete control of your cat and will only allow it in certain areas, yet it gets the stimulation of being outdoors. And I also recommend getting a really nice window perch of some sort so they can always look outside and watch the birds and bugs and stuff, which is also stimulating.
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post #7 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:40pm
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Originally Posted by GoldyCat View Post
I agree that you should keep your cat indoors, for many reasons but especially if you can't stop her from using the neighbor's yard. You--not your neighbors--are responsible for your cat. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your neighbors, but I suspect it will deteriorate rapidly if you don't do something to correct the problem.

If you're thinking that your cat would be unhappy confined to the house when she's been accustomed to roaming outdoors, consider this. If your neighbors get too irritated they might end up calling animal control. If that happens you might or might not get your kitty back.

Sorry, I don't have any other suggestions for you. All of my cats are strictly indoors and I've never had to deal with this type of problem.

Or worse. (taking the matter into their own hands)
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post #8 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by mismaris777 View Post
Plus there's always the threat of someone else picking up your cat and taking them home to keep as THEIR pet, getting a disease, or getting hit by a car.

If your cat would be so unhappy indoors, perhaps there is some way you could train your cat to use a leash and harness specifically designed for a cat? That way you have complete control of your cat and will only allow it in certain areas, yet it gets the stimulation of being outdoors. And I also recommend getting a really nice window perch of some sort so they can always look outside and watch the birds and bugs and stuff, which is also stimulating.


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post #9 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:45pm
You could try putting a (children's) sandbox outside on your property, or making a small pit and filling it with gravel topped with sand. She might use that instead of the grass. Some cats like wood chips, especially if they smell rather fresh.
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