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When cats are outside, part of their normal behavior is to take an occasional nibble of grass and other greens. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that at least from your cat's point of view, it seems perfectly natural to take a bite now and then from your indoor houseplants. However, in addition to taking a toll on your plants, such behavior can be extremely harmful to yor pet. Many common houseplants can be poisonous or noxious to cats. These include the azalea, philodendron, cherry laurel, oleander, ivy, mistletoe, and poinsettia. Spraying plant foilage with a nasty-tasting mix of hot pepper and water can discourage plant snacking, as can spritzing the cat with plain water if the animal is caught in the act. P.S. Put pine cones or orange peels in potted plant soil to discourage cats from using it as a litterbox. |