12-05-2003, 12:16 PM
[cool][size 2]Powdered cayenne pepper is cheap. If you like the cats, don't sprinkle too much around. If they get too large of a dose they will injure themselves clawing at their faces.[/size]
[size 2]I have also heard that applying a couple of drops of predator urine...fox, bobcat, cougar or coyote...will also have the desired effect. But, in a confined space, the smell might keep you away too. I understand the hunting departments of some good outdoor stores have that stuff. [/size]
[size 2]If all else fails, "mark your territory" yourself. Sounds gross, but it works to keep cats out of areas you don't want them. They are very scent programmed and recognize when they are encroaching on the territory of something that could harm them.[/size]
[size 2]I speak as a longtime "non-cat person". But, I do like cats. Taste like chicken.[/size]
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[size 2]I have also heard that applying a couple of drops of predator urine...fox, bobcat, cougar or coyote...will also have the desired effect. But, in a confined space, the smell might keep you away too. I understand the hunting departments of some good outdoor stores have that stuff. [/size]
[size 2]If all else fails, "mark your territory" yourself. Sounds gross, but it works to keep cats out of areas you don't want them. They are very scent programmed and recognize when they are encroaching on the territory of something that could harm them.[/size]
[size 2]I speak as a longtime "non-cat person". But, I do like cats. Taste like chicken.[/size]
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