Being a pet parent scents in the house is not only limited to please you but also includes your paw pals. It is crucial that the scent is safe for your paw baby. You might be surprised to know how powerful your little kitty’s smell power is.

Understanding what smell cats hate can have practical implications in life. As a pet parent, you must know the smells that they are allergic to also if you want your kitty to stay away from the garden you can deter them from going to those places by adding these smells around the area.  Since cats are known for their obsession with a clean environment and spend 30% of their day cleaning their fur clean and shiny and avoid areas that they think are dirty and stinky.

Here are 5 fragrances cats dislike and are allergic to:

Essential Oils/Aromatherapy:

Many people want to use essential oils around their kitty so they smell better however, this may have adverse implications on their health. Rubbing essential oils on their fur may cause serious digestive issues, neurologic problems, and other serious concerns as they lick their fur to groom themselves. These oils are diluted and may cause skin irritation.

Citrus:

Citrus smells like orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime are repugnant with cats. You can use this in your favor, spritz it around places you do not want your kitty to scratch, or keep throwing orange peels around your garden so they do not enter. Citrus fruits are considered edible for cats however, peels and plant materials may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Coffee Crusts:

Cats cannot tolerate the smell of caffeine, and it is harmful to your paw pals. Coffee may cause moderate to severe life-threatening problems. Coffee is rich in alkaloids and cats are not equipped to defend their organs against it. Therefore, we do not recommend scattering of coffee crusts around to keep kitties away as it may harm them.

Spices:

Spices such as pepper, cinnamon, and curry repel cats. They perceive such a spicy smell to be toxic. Herbs such as rosemary and eucalyptus also act as a powerful cat deterrent. These act as a natural and non-toxic repellent. This may be a good reason to keep away cats from your garden and keep them from entering your house if you are allergic to cats.

Vinegar:

Vinegar is acidic in nature and can act as an irritant for cats. Having vinegar spray around may repel cats. If cats consume undiluted or concentrated vinegar it may lead to vomiting, indigestion, oral irritation, pain, and nausea.

Kitties are fastidious creatures that love a clean environment. They instinctively know to beware of the strong smell and potent skunk substances that may cause harm. If you want to be careful about some of the smell that your pawpaw may be allergic to or want to keep them away these are a few non-toxic methods that can help.