{"id":51874,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:04","slug":"why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my cat eating rosemary?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Why_is_my_cat_eating_rosemary\" title=\"Why is my cat eating rosemary?\">Why is my cat eating rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Do_cats_like_rosemary\" title=\"Do cats like rosemary?\">Do cats like rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Do_cats_like_the_herb_rosemary\" title=\"Do cats like the herb rosemary?\">Do cats like the herb rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Is_rosemary_poisonous_to_a_cat\" title=\"Is rosemary poisonous to a cat?\">Is rosemary poisonous to a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Do_cats_like_rosemary_smell\" title=\"Do cats like rosemary smell?\">Do cats like rosemary smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Is_rosemary_toxic_to_cats\" title=\"Is rosemary toxic to cats?\">Is rosemary toxic to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#How_do_cats_react_to_rosemary\" title=\"How do cats react to rosemary?\">How do cats react to rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Does_rosemary_keep_away_cats\" title=\"Does rosemary keep away cats?\">Does rosemary keep away cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Are_cats_attracted_to_rosemary\" title=\"Are cats attracted to rosemary?\">Are cats attracted to rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#Why_do_cats_not_like_rosemary\" title=\"Why do cats not like rosemary?\">Why do cats not like rosemary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-eating-rosemary\/#What_herbs_do_cats_hate\" title=\"What herbs do cats hate?\">What herbs do cats hate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_eating_rosemary\"><\/span>Why is my cat eating rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats will eat rosemary plants if given the opportunity, but many animals don&#8217;t care for the taste or the aroma. As a matter of fact, it&#8217;s often used as a deterrent against deer and other pests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_rosemary\"><\/span>Do cats like rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats themselves are sensitive to scents which contributes to them hating rosemary (and other strong-smelling herbs such as lavender and some mints). Apart from the scent, these felines have a dislike for the rosemary plant too. The rosemary plant has a coarse texture that cats do not like brushing against.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_the_herb_rosemary\"><\/span>Do cats like the herb rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats themselves are sensitive to scents which contributes to them hating rosemary (and other strong-smelling herbs such as lavender and some mints). Apart from the scent, these felines have a dislike for the rosemary plant too. The rosemary plant has a coarse texture that cats do not like brushing against.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rosemary_poisonous_to_a_cat\"><\/span>Is rosemary poisonous to a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rosemary is not a favorite herb of most pets, but <b>it&#8217;s safe for cats and dogs. Although consuming too much of the herb can cause stomach problems, most pets will ignore the aromatic plant or merely take a small nibble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_rosemary_smell\"><\/span>Do cats like rosemary smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rosemary Another smell that <b>most cats avoid is the common garden herb rosemary. Rosemary keeps cats away for two reasons: it has a strong smell that is too pungent for cats&#8217; sensitive noses, and it has a rough texture that cats won&#8217;t like brushing up against.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rosemary_toxic_to_cats\"><\/span>Is rosemary toxic to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rosemary is not a favorite herb of most pets, but <b>it&#8217;s safe for cats and dogs. Although consuming too much of the herb can cause stomach problems, most pets will ignore the aromatic plant or merely take a small nibble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_react_to_rosemary\"><\/span>How do cats react to rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you recently saw your cat munching on rosemary and worried about any harm coming their way, calm down. <b>Rosemary is not toxic to cats, and if taken in small amount won&#8217;t cause any trouble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_rosemary_keep_away_cats\"><\/span>Does rosemary keep away cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things you can do to keep cats away from your garden is to plant fragrant evergreen rosemary around it. Rosemary is a very aromatic, pungent, and somewhat prickly plant with needle-like leaves, so <b>it will repel cats for sure!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_attracted_to_rosemary\"><\/span>Are cats attracted to rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can choose to incorporate plants that cats do not find attractive or tasty and are known to avoid. For instance, some plants emit odors that cats find offensive, such as the scaredy-cat plant (Coleus canina). <b>Other plants often recommended for keeping cats away include rue, lavender, rosemary, and pennyroyal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_not_like_rosemary\"><\/span>Why do cats not like rosemary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you recently saw your cat munching on rosemary and worried about any harm coming their way, calm down. <b>Rosemary is not toxic to cats, and if taken in small amount won&#8217;t cause any trouble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_herbs_do_cats_hate\"><\/span>What herbs do cats hate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rosemary Another smell that most cats avoid is the common garden herb rosemary. Rosemary keeps cats away for two reasons: <b>it has a strong smell that is too pungent for cats&#8217; sensitive noses, and it has a rough texture that cats won&#8217;t like brushing up against<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my cat eating rosemary?Do cats like rosemary?Do cats like the herb rosemary?Is rosemary poisonous to a cat?Do cats like rosemary smell?Is rosemary toxic to cats?How do cats react to rosemary?Does rosemary keep away cats?Are cats attracted to rosemary?Why do cats not like rosemary?What herbs do cats hate? 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