How do I stop my cat from digging soil out of my potted plants?

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My cat keeps digging soil out of my potted plants. I keep her litter clean so I don't know why she is doing this. How can I get her to stop? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Cats love to poop in potted plants unfortunately! I would try hanging your plants from the ceiling so Corvetta can't reach them, or you can try covering them with bird netting so she can't access them. You can also try putting them up on a higher shelf and surround the plant with stacked rows of plastic cups. When she jumps up, the cups will startle her away from the plant. You can inserted wooden skewers into the soil about three inches apart so she can't squeeze between them, but make sure the skewers are at least two inches above the soil line so she can see them. Finally, you can cover the soil with a thick layer of wood bark mulch, which is an uncomfortable thing for cats to dig into.

How do I stop my cat from digging soil out of my potted plants?

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