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Will Cayenne Pepper Repel Cats?

James H. Sterling Oct 18, 2026 7 min read

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Whether it's a noise, a stranger or a smell, cats don't like surprises. They are particularly frightened of them. However, there are many GIFs and YouTube videos which show some surprising surprises. One of the most common is placing a cucumber next to a cat and watching their exaggerated responses.