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title: "How do I get my cat to stop eating my Calathea? Also do I cut the…"
description: "How do I get my cat to stop eating my Calathea? Also do I cut the leaves off if they are bitten? Please help."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/Ktw8B5CcTlSQqDurUu87ug/651c97243db4da69d085384d"
community: "Pets and Plants"
author: "Rosie"
published: "2023-10-03T22:35:16.015Z"
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# How do I get my cat to stop eating my Calathea? Also do I cut the…

_Posted by Rosie on 2023-10-03_

How do I get my cat to stop eating my Calathea? Also do I cut the leaves off if they are bitten? Please help.

## 6 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-10-03

As far as I know, they best way would be to keep it where your cat can’t get it. Once cats find something fun, it’s hard to get them to leave it alone. You can leave the leafs

### Lucy Frü commented on 2023-10-05

Seconded. I have three cats. You probably don’t need to worry about the leaves that kitty bit unless they start looking really bad. But definitely the only deterrent would be to move it.

#### Rosie replied on 2023-10-06

Have you tried cayenne pepper? I saw on TikTok that it helps.

#### Lucy Frü replied on 2023-10-06

I’m sure it does…. But I am very hesitant to let my babies ingest that. It’s basically pepper spray. I’d rather have a torn up plant than kitty with a torn up digestive tract 🤷🏻‍♀️

#### Rosie replied on 2023-10-07

Good point.

### PlantHoarder commented on 2023-10-12

Spray your calathea with diluted lemon juice. Cats don’t like the smell or taste of citrus so they’ll leave it alone. Works like a charm in my cat. Don’t worry this isn’t harmful to your cat

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