Cats dislike the scent of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. The scent of these fruits can be irritating to cats and can cause them to become agitated. Cats also dislike the scent of strong spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
Citrus smells are widely reported as being repugnant to cats. You can use this to your advantage by throwing orange peels around your garden to keep cats away or spritzing a citrus scent on indoor fabric that you don't want your cat scratching up.
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