Is it possible to wean a cat from scratching furniture: an individual approach
A cat or a cat can tear new upholstered furniture to shreds in just a few months. They do this not out of spite, but at the call of nature - this is what experts believe.
Is it possible to wean a pet from damaging expensive property and is it worth resorting to claw removal? We will try to find out in this article.
How to solve the problem
1. The most popular option in society is to trim the claws, but this must be done regularly and carefully so as not to harm the cat's health.
2. Some people suggest removing the claws, but the consequences of the operation are irreversible and also affect health. The pet's gait is impaired and there is even a risk of developing arthritis.
Moreover, it is unknown what will happen to an animal without claws if it accidentally ends up on the street.
3. A healthy alternative to buying anti-scratch mitts.
These can be plastic or silicone caps that are put on the claws. But this is also a temporary measure - the caps will fall off due to growing claws if the pet does not get rid of them earlier.
4. You can wean your cat off damaging furniture with the help of special sprays, but given that cats are driven to crime by instinct – this is how they mark their territory, you will have to treat everything, even the wallpaper on the walls.
5. In this case, the only correct solution is to buy a scratching post.
They are made of corrugated cardboard (short-lived), carpet, jute and sisal.
Of all the variety, the most durable are jute and carpet.
There are even models that are attached to the back of a sofa or an armrest. This way, the animal continues to sharpen its claws in the usual place, and the furniture does not suffer from this.
