How to treat a sofa so that a cat stops sharpening its claws on it: you need the juice of a popular fruit
Cat owners' upholstered furniture often suffers due to their pets' desire to sharpen their claws.
The furry purrs especially love sofas and large armchairs.
You shouldn't be angry with your cat for this - this behavior is completely natural for him. But you shouldn't sit idly by either - it is in your power to explain to the animal that it is wrong and wean it off this bad habit.
First, figure out the reasons why your cat is doing this.
Perhaps she really does need to sharpen her claws and doesn't have a scratching post available.
But bad behavior of a pet can also be associated with the desire to demonstrate its emotions to the owner or the desire to mark territory.
And sometimes cats act this way to express their love and affection.
Therefore, the right decision would be to first eliminate the cause and satisfy the cat's needs, and only then work on weaning it off the sofa.
Smells that cats can't stand will help you with this.
Among them are aromas emitted by citrus fruits, onions, and vinegar.
If you're not ready to spray juice on your furniture upholstery or rub it with orange peels, you can limit yourself to a mixture of essential citrus oils.
As a result, not only will your sofa be intact, but your home will also have a pleasant aroma.
Until the cat gets used to the ban, every time it decides to sharpen its claws on an object dear to your heart, clap your hands loudly or say "no". You can also spray the cat with water from a spray bottle or protect the furniture with double-sided tape.
