How to stop cats from marking their territory in gardens and what experts advise
dailyrecord.co.ukThere are many ways to stop cats from marking their territory in your garden. When cats poop in your garden, it means they're marking their territory and will likely return to do it again but there is a hidden danger.
Not only does it cause havoc on flower beds, crops and borders, their faeces also contains parasites. It can even carry a host of infections which can then be transferred to households, including the likes of toxoplasmosis and cryptosporidiosis, reports the Mirror.The symptoms of toxoplasmosis are severe, and can include headaches, fever, muscle aches and pains and swollen lymph glands, especially around the neck.
It can even cause damage to the brain, eyes, or other organs.Meanwhile, cryptosporidiosis can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, and a host of other problems.
To find out if a cat has been in your garden, people should look out for holes in flower beds, small mounds of soil and paw prints.Deterring cats from gardens can be difficult, but thankfully it isn't impossible.
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