Many furry four-legged friends have a habit that irritates their pet owners. For example, cats scratch sofas, armchairs and other pieces of furniture.
And they do this not at all to anger people. Animals simply need to sharpen their claws and leave marks on various surfaces.
Don't like the fact that your furniture is constantly covered in scratches? Don't punish your furry friend under any circumstances!
You need to act differently. How exactly? Pay attention to the methods listed below.
Installing a scratching post
Buy a special device or make one yourself. Sometimes it is enough to simply wrap the legs of the furniture with ropes.
But remember that the presence of a scratching post does not guarantee that your pet will pay attention only to it.
It is possible that your four-legged friend will continue to sharpen his claws on furniture. Therefore, do not forget about the other two life hacks.
Sharp sound
The cat should pay attention to the following pattern: as soon as it tries to scratch the furniture, an unpleasant sound immediately appears. For example, the ringing of coins.
Place a few pieces of metal money in an empty coffee can. Shake this "rattle" as soon as you understand the cat's intention.
You need to act in time. If your pet has already managed to scratch the furniture, it is too late to use the device.
The smell of citrus
Pets do not like the aroma of orange, tangerine or lemon juice.
Pour any of these liquids into a spray bottle and spray the furniture. Most likely, the cat will stop approaching the “treated” chair or sofa.
