Question 1

Are cat repellents safe around my pets?

Accepted Answer

As long as the cat repellent doesn’t use harmful ingredients or materials and you follow the instructions carefully, your pets will be safe around them. But you do need to take sensible precautions, for example, not using a cat repellent spray anywhere near a fish tank where the spray could enter the water and not using repellents near any very young pets. To be safe, always ensure any repellent spray states pet-safe and non-toxic on the packaging and opt for natural ingredients if you can. Always monitor your pet’s response to the cat repellent to ensure they are not being put under excessive stress, especially if they are of the more anxious sort. Cat repellents should be safe for all animals and shouldn't have any element of cruelty to them - in short, they should safely discourage and do no harm.

Question 2

What smell will repel cats?

Accepted Answer

Cats can be sensitive creatures in many ways, and their heightened sense of smell can mean certain scents will trigger a ‘I’ve got to get out of here’ reaction. Smells your feline has a distinct dislike of include citrus aromas, especially orange, lemon and grapefruit, all of which are particularly repellent to cats. Other smells your cat really doesn’t like include lavender and geranium, as well as pepper, rosemary, mint, eucalyptus, and pine. But be careful and do your research as some natural ingredients - including lavender and mint - can actually be toxic to cats.

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