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Hi Aaron,

Most cat owners either give up having house plants or put glass beads or rocks around the base of the plant to prevent this. You can try some things like sprays that are meant to repel, but these have to be reapplied consistently to work. You can purchase sprays at any pet supply store. Just make sure it is one that won't harm the plant.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have 4 cats two are kittens they get in to my house plants and dig the dirt out what is the best way to keep them out of the plants

-- Contributed by: aaron

Hi Chica,

First, if she made it outside, she is likely pregnant. It doesn't take long for a female cat in heat to get pregnant. I would talk to the local Humane Society and animal shelters and see if they have any low cost or free spaying programs. Many do.

Now, to take care of the male cats, you have a few options. There are some repellents you can purchase at the local pet supply store and spray the front porch with that might run them off. You could also try sprinkling crushed red pepper around. Supposedly cats don't like it. I know some people use it to keep cats out of the mulch. Or you could buy an outside dog. Good luck. Hope the male cats leave soon. Sounds like a mess.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

ok here is my problem..my female is in heat i don't have the money to fix her....one day she ran out the front door :( now have have so many male cats on my porch the make awful sounds and leave thier poop there.... pls tell me what to do so they do not come back pls help me...btw my female cat has not been out no more....

-- Contributed by: chica

Hi Juliette,

She is simply following her instincts and trying to feed you. This is what mother cats do for their kittens. Perhaps she doesn't think you're a very good hunter and is trying to teach you how.

I know it is disgusting, but there isn't a lot you can do to stop her. Some cats are better mousers than others. One solution might be to keep her indoors full time. You also might just want to check and see if she has anything in her mouth before letting her in the house. One of my cats used to leave dead mice and moles on our doorstep. It was gross, but at least wasn't inside the house.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat keeps bringing bugs that are alive in the house like grasshoppers and today she bought a dead rat in the bed.... How do I make her stop??

-- Contributed by: juliette

Hi, Linda. I just answered a similar question about introducing a new kitten into your household on the Ask the Cat Experts page. You can find my response under "Introducing a New Cat Into Household".

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I GOT A KITTEN MY OLDERCAT ISVERY MEAN AND WILL NOT QUIT MOANING AND GROWING WHAT CAN I DO

-- Contributed by: LINDA
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