Cats have an innate instinct to scratch everything they can reach. It's no wonder that this habit poses a threat to your furniture.
Imagine that you just bought a new sofa and your cat ruins it in a few months or less - this can clearly be very upsetting.
ADVICE.NEWS shared tips on how to keep your new sofa (or anything else) safe.
Get a scratching post
Buy or make a sturdy, tall scratching post or a special cat tree with a textured surface that your pet can enjoy scratching.
Make furniture unattractive to your cat
You can use double-sided tape or aluminum foil on the areas your cat attacks.
You can also try purchasing specially formulated cat repellent sprays that your pets don't like the smell of.
Trim your cat's claws
Use special and safe nail clippers for cats or ask your veterinarian or groomer for help if you are not confident in doing this task yourself.
Use protective covers or blankets
Consider using protective covers or blankets to create a barrier between the furniture and the animal.
Make your furniture scratch resistant
There are products available that can be applied to the surface of your upholstered furniture to make it a little more scratch resistant.
Give your cat attention and play with him.
Engage your pet in games using his favorite toys and make sure his mind is busy too.
Take a closer look at the claw caps
Nail caps are small plastic caps that can be glued onto your cat's nails.
