Lime Pie
Forbidden Catrus Fruit
“Citrus smells are widely reported as being repugnant to cats.” ~ Litter-Robot
“Cats really don’t like citrus, whether oranges, lemon, grapefruit, etc.” ~ Front Page Mews
“Cats absolutely hate lemon.” ~Pest Pointers
“Since they don’t like citrus, it’s very likely that your cat isn’t going to just take a bite out of lime in the first place.” ~Hepper
Several years ago, I had a cat who loved going places she “oughtn’t” because: CAT! In an effort to curb at least some of this and keep her from the dangers of life with hoomans, I asked our vet what to do. She told us “Cats hate citrus, so just spray some lemon or lime juice diluted in water around the areas you don’t want 7 to go, and that should be that. Oh, and try things like Pledge or Old English with a lemon scent for furniture polish to keep her from scratching up woodwork since lemon juice can bleach upholstery and some furniture finishes.”
A week later, we were back at the vet with 7 and the diluted lemon water- trying to find out why our beloved fuzzy little weirdo was licking up the lemon water – and the woodwork – as well as divebombing any unattended lemonade. The vet scratched 7 between the ears and said “you know, it’s weird. Most cats don’t like citrus, but some do. Don’t let her go overboard, but she should be fine with a little juice or pulp here and there.”
Fast forward to now, and Sage Catling (the cat who runs my life) is OBSESSED with all things citrus (and I’m wondering whether the Universe is having a laugh at my sanity’s expense: TWO cats in a row with a citrus fetish? Seriously?)
