Many people grow lovely houseplants that add to the ambience of their home. Are those plants safe from your cat? A houseplant that took months to grow can take your cat only minutes to destroy. Naughty little puss! But don't punish your cat until you know why he attacked your plants.

Consider some reasons that cats may attack plants. There are two main reasons that cats eat plants. First, cats are not completely carnivorous; they naturally eat some plants. Cats who aren't given vegetables or plants to eat by their owners will instinctively seek such foods for themselves. You can solve this problem by letting your cat go outside where it can find grass to eat. If your cat is allowed to eat grass, it will have fewer problems with fur balls getting caught in its throat. If you cannot let your cat outside, then grow some special cat grass in a pot and allow him free access to it. cat grass seed can be purchased at good pet shops.

A plant's rustling leaves can look like a vulnerable enemy to your cat, who will attack and bite its perceived foe. This is one of a cat's natural instincts. Should this occur, make sure to keep the plant away from breezes so that the cat won't feel tempted. It may suffice to place the plant upon a low table, or you may need a higher shelf for it.

Of course, once kitty has had a wonderful time destroying that plant you loved so much, he might decide he wants to do it all the time. If your cat routinely attacks plants, you may need to either get rid of all of your plants or keep your cat in areas where you have no plants. However, cats have been known to attack plants out of sheer boredom when they have nothing else to play with. So don't let your cat go too long without knowing that it is loved and cared for. Make sure he has plenty of his own toys. You can use homemade toys that are cheaper than store-bought toys and much easier to replace.

For example, a little was of paper attached to a higher object with string makes a good toy. A chair rung would do, or a cupboard doorknob. Cats love to wrestle with and jump on little bits of paper like this. A light, small ball will have him skittering all over the floor as he chases it.. Your cat won't attack your plants if you provide him with these other amusements.