Dear poop scoopers, today we are going to talk about a very interesting topic - the smell that cats hate. We all know that cats are very sensitive animals and they have a unique ability to perceive smells. So, what are the smells that cats particularly hate? Let’s take a look!

01

Citrus fruits

Cats actually hate citrus fruits, such as tangerines, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, etc. Many cats also instinctively reject the taste of these fruits. Mainly due to the strong acidic smell of this type of fruit.

The oils in citrus fruits, in particular, are toxic to cats. Cats that accidentally ingest peels, fruits, or related essential oils may develop symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, depression, or dermatitis. "Phenol" compounds containing a "benzene" ring will be unable to be metabolized by cats. Citrus essential oils contain phenols, which can cause these health problems in cats if ingested.

Citrus scent sprayed on furniture can effectively prevent cats from peeing.

02

Vinegar

Vinegar is a cat deterrent. Cats do not like the strong sour smell of vinegar, but this stimulation will not cause harm to cats.

Vinegar actually has good cleaning properties and can also be used as a natural cat repellant, so it can be used to clean or spray areas that cats need to stay away from.

It is not recommended to use vinegar to cover up the smell of cat urine. It may have the opposite effect. The cat may want to eliminate the smell that does not belong to it, and may urinate repeatedly in the area where vinegar is sprayed.

03

Eucalyptus

Cats hate the smell of eucalyptus. This is because the smell of eucalyptus is too strong for cats and will irritate their sensitive nasal mucosa and eyes. , and the cat’s body cannot break down eucalyptol.

If cats inhale or accidentally eat it for a long time, it may cause poisoning and symptoms such as drooling, vomiting, epilepsy, and diarrhea.

Parents with cats should not grow or use essential oil products containing these substances.

04

Banana

< p>Cats don’t like the smell of banana peels because banana peels contain chemicals such as acetone and ethyl acetate extract, which can make cats smell disgusting.

However, each cat’s perception may be different, and some cats may not be averse to bananas.

Banana is not toxic to cats and has certain nutrients. If the cat can accept it, it can be eaten in small amounts.

05

Common mint

We all know that cats like catnip, but cats are relatively repulsive to other fresh mints because of the menthol in them. It is irritating and can easily cause cats to become upset. And the spicy taste of mint is too irritating to cats’ sensitive sense of smell.

Cats accidentally eating ordinary mint may cause vomiting and diarrhea.

06

Coffee

This is because caffeine is toxic to cats, even in small amounts. It may cause cats to experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms, such as hyperactivity, irritability, vomiting, accelerated heart rate, mental disorders, tremors, etc. Most cats will stay away on their own initiative.

07

Spicy food

Cats are very repulsive to the smell of spicy food such as chili, pepper, onion, ginger, garlic and mustard. This is protected by the body’s instinctive reaction They are protected from poison.

Cats accidentally eating these foods will not only irritate the respiratory tract and digestive tract, but also seriously cause hemolytic anemia.

08

Chemical preparations

Disinfectants, insecticides, bleaches, paints and other chemical preparations all have strong irritating odors that most cats can smell Just stay away, after all, these smells will directly irritate the cat's nasal mucosa and make them feel uncomfortable.

If you have these substances at home, they must be kept out of reach of cats. Keep ventilated after use.

Be sure not to accidentally spray it on your cat, as it may be ingested through licking the fur. It has a certain degree of toxicity and may be fatal in severe cases!

Through today’s sharing, we learned about many odors that cats hate. These smells may not feel special to humans, but they are very irritating to cats. Therefore, as poop scoopers, we must be careful to avoid using these strong-smelling items when taking care of cats, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble and discomfort to them. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can better understand and respect the olfactory world of cats, so that we can live more harmoniously and happily with them!