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Introduction
If you have cats in your house, you know that they can be tough to handle. Cat owners have been dealing with this issue for years, and it’s not getting any easier. The good news is that there are some things you can do to help keep your furniture safe from scratches.
Buy Scratching Posts
A scratching post is the best way to keep your cat from clawing at your furniture. Not only are they cheaper than replacing the furniture, but a scratching post is also healthier for your cat’s nails. If you have a kitten or young cat that needs training, it’s best to get them a tall scratching post with a carpeted surface so they won’t ruin any of your other furniture with their claws while they’re learning how to use the new toy. The post should be tall enough that when standing on their hind legs, they can reach all of its surfaces without being able to climb up on top of it.It’s also important that this type of thing has a stable base; otherwise it will get knocked over easily and might cause injury if there are no other things around nearby where the cat could scratch instead (such as another piece of furniture near by).
Trim The Claws
You can trim the claws yourself, or ask your veterinarian to help. If you’re trimming your cat’s nails at home, here’s how to do it:
- Start by holding the paw firmly but gently and looking at the underside of each toe. You’ll see a pink part of the claw that ends in a small round ball (the quick). The point where this ball meets the nail is where you need to stop cutting.
- Use scissors or clippers that are specifically made for cats’ nails (never use human clippers). Clip across all four claws at once, starting from about halfway down their length; don’t cut too close to their base or into their quick—you want them as long as possible so they’re not sharp enough to scratch furniture when they walk around on it! And remember: cats’ nails grow quickly so don’t worry if yours look shorter than usual after a few days—they’ll grow back in no time!
Tape or Aluminum Foil
The first step is to make sure you have the right tape or foil. You can use either one; it’s your choice. The second step is to make sure the cat can’t get at it. If she does, this will be a problem for you and your furniture!
The third step is to place the tape or foil on your furniture where the cat likes to scratch. Be sure that there are no gaps in between so that she can’t get through them. Leave it there until all of her claws come off (it should take less than a few weeks).
Bitter Sprays
If you’re looking for a quick and easy (and safe) solution, try a bitter spray. Your cat will learn in no time that the furniture is off limits.
There are many brands of bitter sprays on the market, but they all work on the same principle: they taste terrible to cats. So once your cat has tried to scratch or rub up against something sprayed with this stuff, he or she will probably avoid it from now on!
Just remember that when using these products, it’s important not to spray them directly onto your cat. The best way to get results is by spraying it directly onto his favorite scratching post or piece of furniture; this way, he won’t associate the unpleasant taste with himself or his belongings! There are also some sprays available in flavors other than bitter; these could be useful if you want your kitty friend(s) to feel less threatened by their surroundings while still maintaining an aversion toward certain materials.
You can keep a cat from scratching your furniture with these methods.
You can keep a cat from scratching your furniture with these methods:
- Make sure the cat has something to scratch. If you have a new kitten, make sure you have a scratching post for them to use until their claws are trimmed. This can help avoid the need for any other methods of keeping cats from scratching furniture.
- Trim the claws regularly. Most cats need their claws trimmed every few weeks or so, and this is an easy way to prevent damage done by sharpened claws as well as keeping them from having sharpened nails that could be dangerous if they were used as weapons!
- Tape or aluminum foil on the bottom of legs/posts of chairs/etc., where it’s easy for them (and not you) to reach will stop some cats’ urge to claw but may not work on all breeds so test it before buying expensive things like arm chairs just yet!
- Bitter sprays such as “Bitter Apple” tend not work well either because they don’t taste bad enough once covered with other odors–try spraying after feeding instead since some cats don’t eat until hungry again…it might work better there instead!”
Conclusion
Cats are great pets, and they can be a lot of fun. However, they can also be quite destructive. Hopefully these tips will help you keep your cat from scratching your furniture!