What’s the Difference Between Granular and Liquid Cat MACE?

Cat MACE offers two humane formulas that use scent- and taste-based cues to help discourage unwanted cats from treated areas. Both formulas serve as repellent and training tools, but the right choice depends on the location, size, and type of area you need to protect.

Choose Granular Cat MACE for targeted, ground-level applications in and around garden beds, flower beds, planters, mulch areas, entry points, and borders. It is especially useful where cats dig, rummage, mark, or repeatedly enter; reapply as needed, particularly after the granules have broken down or been affected by heavy rain and weathering.

Choose Liquid Cat MACE when you need broader, more even coverage across lawns or direct treatment of fences, sidewalks, trash areas, patios, outdoor seating areas, and other surfaces listed. The ready-to-use spray provides quick, convenient indoor or outdoor application, while the concentrate must be mixed with water according to label directions and is better suited to larger outdoor areas, providing greater coverage and more control over application frequency.

Use Cat MACE granules along key ground-level borders and digging zones, then apply Cat MACE liquid directly to approved surfaces and recurring trouble spots. For best results, remove accessible food and other attractants and discourage feeding near treated areas, as a dependable food source can encourage cats to return. Consistent initial application and reapplication are especially important when a cat has established a routine or repeatedly returns to the same location.

For Best Results:

Cats are territorial and are frequently attracted to another animal’s scent. Cats communicate by smell and mark their territory in a variety of ways. Cats are creatures of habit and get accustomed to “going” in the same area, especially if it’s their marked territory. Minimize outdoor odors and secure your trash. Seal off any areas where cats can find shelter. Remove any fecal matter before treating affected areas (always wear gloves when handling cat feces). To increase the odds of cat’s not returning you should clean up, deodorize, and disinfect the area cats are marking. You should use an enzymatic cleaner to fully eliminate the scent. Do not use another scent to cover the existing odor. You can then use Cat MACE to establish control and act as a deterrent.

Have alternative areas, scratch posts, or toys that cats are allowed to scratch and or roam in. Cats love to scratch and chew. The idea is to turn a bad habit into a good one, by designating the right area for that behavior. When re-training your cat praise them when positive behavior is shown to help create that new habit.

Cat Concerns:

Stray cats can bring with them a variety of harmful diseases such as feline leukemia, rabies, parvovirus, and feline HIV. Many cats are never vaccinated and travel in small groups, spreading diseases with ease. Not to mention the diseases caused by potential fleas, ticks, and worms they may be infested with. Cats are also known for marking their territory with urine which can kill plants leading to unsightly brown spots around your yard. Their urine can destroy appliances, generators, furniture, and siding, and lead to rust.