First: get a scratching post.
. Coming home from work or waking up in the morning only to find the living room sofa, carpet, or armchair now sporting holes, tears, or rips.
Another way to prevent your cat from scratching on furniture is using Feliscratch by Feliway, said Michelle Burch, DVM, veterinary writer and adviser at."Feliscratch is a product that has been created to help train your cat to scratch on the appropriate post," she said."This product replicates feline territorial messages to encourage cats to put their scent on the scratching material.
Discouragement tactics can also help solve inappropriate scratching, Dr. Burch said. One option is placing a piece of aluminum foil on the area in question."With the foil being slick and shiny, they cannot leave an appropriate scent or groom their nails," she said. Another option is applying plastic tips like Soft Paws to your cat's nails."Application of the plastic tips will allow your cat to place their scent and stretch on what they perceive is their territory," Dr.
If all else fails, Dr. Burch suggests using loud noise or spray bottles to prevent your cat from scratching the furniture. However, such methods should be used as a last resort since they're considered negative reinforcement."Negative reinforcement can, at times, backfire and result in cats scratching more on furniture," she said."In some cases, it does help prevent the destruction of your furniture.
develop long-term behavioral problems, including increased aggression and urinating or defecating outside the litter box.
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