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What to do if your cat ignores the scratching post: advice that will save your carpets and upholstered furniture
27.06.2023 16:00
Cats are quite stubborn creatures, but you can “come to an agreement” with them if you find the reason for their sudden stubbornness.
One example is when a cat ignores a specially purchased scratching post. The pet will continue to scratch the furniture and will not even touch the device.
There are few options here. The pet simply does not like what you bought him.
In this case, you need to pay attention to the material, smell and personal preferences of your pet.
Reasons
1. It is possible that the cat likes only natural wood, but he was given a post covered with hemp. The smell of the material can also be a deterrent.
2. Another option is the pet's character. It is possible that his youth and mischievous nature push him to mischief.
3. Another reason is the appearance of a new pet in the apartment, and until the animals become friends, the old-timer will fight for its territory, marking it with its claws, among other things.
What to do
We'll have to wean the cat off his habit of ruining furniture and carpets - scaring them.
This needs to be done with a sharp and loud sound, and also with water, and at the very moment when the animal is about to sharpen its claws.
You can also buy a spray with a smell that repels cats, and you can lightly treat the scratching post with valerian.
And if this does not help, then all that remains is to take your pet to the vet, where they will trim his claws, or do it yourself if you have the tools and skills.
