How Do You Stop Cats From Scratching Up Furniture & Carpets?
Cats are intelligent creatures that are easily trainable. When there is a problem between a cat and its custodian (you don’t really own a cat) it is usually not the cat’s fault. If the cat is looking directly at you and begins to scratch, she is trying to get attention from you. Scratching is a natural thing for a cat to do, and your cat won’t understand efforts to punish her for scratching. Punishment will only cause your cat stress, resulting in increased scratching. It is important to understand the nature of a feline before taking action. There is a way to stop the scratching. Give your cat an acceptable place to scratch. Buy a scratching post, kitty condo or emery scratch pad. Pet stores sell many different types of scratching posts. Choose one that is large enough for your cat. Find a scratching post or kitty condo that has a sisal rope area, which is a very durable scratching surface. Another consideration is a scratching post or kitty condo that has a cozy area for cat napping.
