How to Deter Cats
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How to Deter Cats
Hi
I do not hate cats, I like them but not when they deposit "presents" in our garden. I have seen reference to "Prikk Sticks" on this site to deter cats. Please can someone explain what they are? Are they safe to use when trying to deter cats?
Thanks
COGGY
I do not hate cats, I like them but not when they deposit "presents" in our garden. I have seen reference to "Prikk Sticks" on this site to deter cats. Please can someone explain what they are? Are they safe to use when trying to deter cats?
Thanks
COGGY
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Prikka strip is a plastic strip with spikes that you put on the top of a fence. It is supposed to cause discomfort to cats without harming them.
Keep calm and carry on.
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Re: How to Deter Cats
Hi Appledore
Thank you. I will get some then to deter the cat next door from leaving unwanted presents on our lawn.
COGGY
Thank you. I will get some then to deter the cat next door from leaving unwanted presents on our lawn.
COGGY
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Re: How to Deter Cats
It wont stop them.
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Sure it is not hedgehogs? Cats prefer soil.COGGY wrote:...on our lawn.
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Or possibly a fox.Conveyancer wrote:Sure it is not hedgehogs? Cats prefer soil.COGGY wrote:...on our lawn.
This question regularly crops up here, and on other forums I visit. "Prikka" strips won't keep cats out if they really want to get into your garden. If your garden is small, a motion-activated water-sprinkler might do the job, but the only 100% effective deterrents for a larger garden are another cat, or a dog.
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The best way to stop cats from po oing in your garden is to scare them away. Once they fear you, they only run through...no time to po o 

Re: How to Deter Cats
COGGY wrote:Hi
I do not hate cats, I like them but not when they deposit "presents" in our garden. I have seen reference to "Prikk Sticks" on this site to deter cats. Please can someone explain what they are? Are they safe to use when trying to deter cats?
Thanks
COGGY
Lots to read here: http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/viewt ... 11&t=11531
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Re: How to Deter Cats
Find the cats garden and go censored there yourself.
See how they like it
AFAIK cats bury their censored whenever possible.
If its a fox or hedgehog doing it then it could be interesting to put up night vision cctv.
(I am not suggesting some form of animal censored show)
See how they like it

AFAIK cats bury their censored whenever possible.
If its a fox or hedgehog doing it then it could be interesting to put up night vision cctv.
(I am not suggesting some form of animal censored show)

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Mattylad wrote:it could be interesting to put up night vision cctv.
(I am not suggesting some form of animal censored show)


Cats across the country will be up in arms over this invasion of privacy.
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What a serious cat, he looks really offended doesn't he? If you frighten a cat too much, and he isn't a good runner then you might get more than you bargained for. Whoops!!!
I think cats often get the blame when it's hedgehogs doing the p**ing. Hedgehog p** is usually black and in long trails. Cats usually bury their p**s.

I think cats often get the blame when it's hedgehogs doing the p**ing. Hedgehog p** is usually black and in long trails. Cats usually bury their p**s.
Keep calm and carry on.
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He looks just like our cat when he doesn't get his own way. which usually means he hasn't had enough treats, the spoilt rotten little sod.appledore wrote: What a serious cat, he looks really offended doesn't he?

I know, the p oo would be harder to clean up then!appledore wrote:If you frighten a cat too much, and he isn't a good runner then you might get more than you bargained for. Whoops!!!![]()


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That's what I call a well trained cat.WILL*REMAIN*STRONG wrote: I know, the p oo would be harder to clean up then!http://www.blackandabroad.com/wp-conten ... t_poop.jpg If it was our little angel, the scenario would look much like this. Then he would come home and polish his halo.


Keep calm and carry on.
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appledore wrote:That's what I call a well trained cat.WILL*REMAIN*STRONG wrote: I know, the p oo would be harder to clean up then!http://www.blackandabroad.com/wp-conten ... t_poop.jpg If it was our little angel, the scenario would look much like this. Then he would come home and polish his halo.
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You think that is well trained...today I told our cat to ask for his dinner and he made a meow that sounded like hello. It was so cute! The last time I heard anything so funny was this



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Ahhhhh!! that's lovely. If I had a cat that said hello when he came in I'd keep putting him out so he'd come back in and say it.
I saw one on youtube once that said love ya, love ya, love ya.

I saw one on youtube once that said love ya, love ya, love ya.

Keep calm and carry on.