Introduction

Cats are intelligent animals. They use their claws to mark territory and keep their nails short. This can be very annoying when your cat scratches furniture, but there are ways to get them to stop scratching without causing them harm or making them feel guilty about it.

Cut the Claws

The first thing that you can do to make sure your cat stops scratching is to cut its nails once a week. You should not cut them too close to the nail bed, as this may cause bleeding and pain. Also, don’t cut too much off! It is best if you take your cat to get its nails trimmed by a professional groomer—you can find one using this website I made: http://www.littlestudents.com/groomers/. The groomer should be able to trim them without hurting it or making it bleed. If you are scared of hurting your pet, then don’t cut its nails yourself!

If you want some tips on how and where exactly on each paw (or claw) does our kitty’s nail grow from? Check out this handy guide here: https://www.petmd.com/cat/care/evr_dg_tjeproblems_2#toc-nail-growth

Purchase a Scratching Post

The next step is to find a good scratching post. In order to have your cat stop scratching furniture, you need to provide an alternative. To do this, you’ll need to purchase a scratching post that is tall enough for your cat to stretch while they scratch and sturdy enough so it doesn’t tip over when your cat uses it. The best material for the base of the scratching post is cedar because cedar is naturally antimicrobial and antiseptic. If you’re worried about costs or have limited space in your home, there are also cardboard options available on Amazon!

To make sure that your cat actually uses the new product instead of just ignoring it completely, add some catnip—cats love the smell! You can also try sprinkling some around their toys or bedding area (because we all know how much cats love sleeping).

Spray with Water

Spraying the cat with water will help to interrupt the scratching behavior. It gives your cat something else to do and reminds him that scratching isn’t acceptable. When he scratches, spray some water on his paws, tail or face (but not directly in eyes). This may not work for all cats but can be very effective for some!

Do not get angry with your cat when it scratches furniture. Rather, re-direct its behavior by purchasing a scratching post or cutting its nails.

When a cat scratches furniture, it’s not because they’re being stubborn or trying to show you who’s boss. It is a natural behavior that allows them to remove dead skin cells and sharpen their claws. They also scratch in order to mark their territory, which keeps them from marking your furniture with their scent glands. You can redirect this behavior by purchasing a scratching post for your cat or clipping its nails regularly so that it does not have the urge to use any surface as an outlet for its natural instincts.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this guide has helped you learn how to stop your cat from scratching furniture. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below!