How do I keep neighborhood cats from pooping on my lawn?

by admin on September 17, 2009

I live in a fairly typical suburban area with many cat owners. For some reason they crap on my front lawn (the cats not the cat owners!). I thought only dogs did this, as cats like to bury their turds in soft dirt or ground cover. And yeah, they are definitely cat turds. I have a dog and know the difference.

Thanks for visiting. Your comments are always welcome!

Tagged as: cat owners, Cats, crap, Dogs, ground cover, soft dirt, suburban area, turds

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Bonsylar September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: This article has some really good ideas.

http://landscaping.about.com/od/pestcontrol/a/cat_repellents.htm?p=1
Mary-Lee2511 September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: i would make my dog an outside dog and leave him in the front yard on a chain to scare them so they wont crap in your yard =]

good luck with this
sassycat200 September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: spread what ever cats hate on your lawn. like dogs
Cinderpelt September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: Buy a cat repellent and spray it all around the outside of your lawn. If you refresh this every couple of days, it should keep the cats out of your yard.

–Cinderpelt Cat–
–Cat Care Help–
shotz_stratton September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: My grandpa used to use moth balls in his flower beds. They may stink a little, but they kept away the cats.
Elaine M September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: Mow the lawn, the don’t like short grass, they prefer longer grass.

However if what you’re seeing is possum or raccoon poop (it’ll smell to high heaven if it’s a possum) then shorter grass won’t affect them.

A lot of people blame cats when it’s not the cats at all but the raccoons. Visually they look pretty close. poop wise.