If you care about your greenery, you can discourage dogs from nibbling and ruining your plants with a few simple steps
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himIt happened to everyone. Whole plants gnawed and ruined by our four-legged friends. Dogs in general and puppies in particular seem to have a great love for plants. They lick them, bite them, play and find them irresistible. However, some can be dangerous to their health. In any case, if you care about your greenery, it is possible to discourage dogs with a few simple interventions.
He is stronger than them. Your furry ones love to rummage in pots or in the garden. There are various ways to prevent them from doing this, although this is a very common behavior among dogs.
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Why do dogs eat plants?
The explanations could be different. This could derive from pica, which is a behavioral disorder that in the case of the dog can derive from stress or worse from brain problems.
It is also possible that animals eat plants out of boredom or stomach problems or simply for fun and curiosity.
How can you avoid it?
Here are some simple solutions to prevent our four-legged friends from ruining the plants.
Secure them
It seems trivial but it is the most effective and safe solution. One way to stop dogs from eating indoor plants is to move them where they can't get to. To do this, just use supports that raise them from the floor or place them on top of the furniture.
Building cages
Just get some simple metal nets, taking care that they are high, so that the animals do not get hurt.
Sprinkle with diluted lemon juice
Many animals avoid the smell of citrus fruits, so to keep them away from plants, simply dilute some lemon juice in water and use a spray bottle to spray the liquid obtained on the plants.
Alternatively, you can cut thin slices of lemon and place them around plants, for example in pots, to achieve the same effect. In this case, make sure to change them periodically so that they do not rot.
Spray with unpleasant substances
There are deterrents specially designed for animals but if they search our pantry you can find home remedies, such as hot pepper sauce diluted in water in a spray bottle. Vinegar is also useful for keeping animals away but it is best to avoid spraying it directly on plants. It is better to do it on the ground around it to create a sort of barrier.
Remove the toxic ones
Some plants are toxic to dogs. If it is difficult to stop Fido from eating indoor plants, then it is best to eliminate those that may be harmful to his health. Among these: narcissus, elephant ear, hyacinth, oleander and American licorice.
Finally, take them for a walk as much as possible! The dog will be satisfied with the experience with you outside and will have less interest in plants.
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