[Munchkin]

This morning I opened my curtain to check up on the raised bed with expensive roof cover I had assembled two days ago. I was still half asleep when I realized that the roof had blown off and a cat was sitting on my bed. AAAAAAArrrrrrrrrrggggggggh! I thought. So I ran outside in my half asleep troll mode and yelled and flapped at it by which point It was on the neighbours wall and then ran away.

I figured I need to secure the pvc roof frame thing with bricks on the inside or something better than the metal pegs that were provided. I also figured that I need a good cat repellent. I just found this: http://www.deteracat.co.uk/cat-repellent-crystals.html
and it looks ok but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with it or is there anything better I could use?


Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the cat had dug about the bed and basically ruined everything in it. 

[birmancats]

Oops....  got to love them!

[arugula]

Please be aware all, that there are many pet owners who read these forums and as such this discussion should not degenerate into an anti-cat thread. Any such opinion is not shared by the moderating team.

[harry]

What you need to do is get a cat, that will deter the neighbours cat. It probably thought it was a giant litter tray

[Jamie Butterworth]

Or just get a dog, cats wont go anywhere near your garden if they think there are dogs about

[Caralou]

Except mine who have trained the neighbours dog......

Cats hate lemon, pepper & eggshells broken on the ground. Scatter them around the bed and it will help keep kitty away in future. If still persistent I would get a water pistol. The cat will soon learn not to come digging if it gets a soaking 

[harry]

Except mine who have trained the neighbours dog......

Cats hate lemon, pepper & eggshells broken on the ground. Scatter them around the bed and it will help keep kitty away in future. If still persistent I would get a water pistol. The cat will soon learn not to come digging if it gets a soaking 

Our cat has been known to come in shower with me

[Caralou]

Yeah, I have one that likes water too and tries to shower and bathe with me - but most are not fans so hopefully it will work  Most "normal"  cats are adverse to being pelted with a water pistol 

[Munchkin]

My landlord is against dogs 
I've never been a cat fan but don't want to harm them...just their owners (Joke ). The cats round here are constantly at it and it keeps me awake. Anyway that's besides the point...
Thanks for those tips Caralou

[tode]

When you say   "the cats are constantly at it" ,  what do you mean, exactly ? 

[Munchkin]

'sexing' 

[Aunt Sally]

You don't improve do you tode 

[tode]

I can't get any better, Auntie     

[Aunt Sally]

I know - hopeless case 

[Goosegirl]

Seen this type of thread before and, though an ardent cat lover, I still sympathise with you. A nice newly-dug bit of ground will suit them no end, as will a sprinkling of used cat litter on it - mmmm - my toilet place! I also use a stretch of clematis netting secured over my raised beds after sowing / planting so they don't dig the patch up - seems to work for me. Work with the cats and not against them as they are determined little creatures - especially torties!!!