How to Keep Your Cat from Killing Houseplants

By Ed Brancheau
Many people grow lovely houseplants that add to the ambience of their home. But what happens when kitty attacks and eats that houseplant you were so proud of? You're so proud of your beautiful plant, and the next thing you know, it's been torn to shreds and there's nothing to do but throw it away. Bad cat! But don't get angry with your cat too quickly.

Why did your cat decide to attack the plant? Plants may be attacked by your cat for two primary reasons. One is that green food is part of their diet. Your cat may feel that he needs to eat your plants if he hasn't had sufficient vegetables lately. Cats can eat grass if you let them out on a regular basis, thus sparing your plants. Balls of fur can form in your cat's throat if he doesn't get sufficient grass or other greens. cat grass is available to be grown in pots if you live in a place where you cannot let the cat out regularly. cat grass seed is available at most major pet stores.

Second, cats sometimes attack plants because when their leaves rustle in the breeze, they think the plant is an enemy. This is a natural behavior for cats in the wild. To prevent this problem, put the plant somewhere away from breezes where the cat cannot see it. The problem may go away if you just put the plant up higher, perhaps on a low table or a shelf.

Of course, once kitty has had a wonderful time destroying that plant you loved so much, he might decide he wants to do it all the time. This may require you to either keep your cat in rooms without plants, or it may require you to move all of your plants out of the house. If a cat is bored because of lack of attention, attacking a plant may be just a ploy to get attention. Give kitty plenty of attention when you are home. Make sure he has plenty of his own toys. You can use homemade toys that are cheaper than store-bought toys and much easier to replace.

Dangle a small wisp of scrunched up paper a few inches off the floor by tying it from something with string. Attach it to a chair rung or cupboard doorknob. Your cat will enjoy pouncing on the wad and rolling on his back to wrestle with it. Cats also like to chase small, light balls.

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