Cats tend to scratch carpet and furniture.
Of course, the owner does not like this behavior of the pet: expensive items are damaged, you have to change the upholstery or buy a new item.
The desire to save their favorite items forces many people to punish a pet that has decided to sharpen its claws.
However, this is the wrong approach. Never touch a cat that has started scratching furniture or carpet.
Why you shouldn't stop your cat from scratching your furniture
By scratching things, the fluffy one not only sharpens his claws, but also leaves marks on “his” territory, and also distracts himself from stressful situations.
If you start to stop the cat in this case (and even more so if you start to punish him), the animal will experience even more stress.
Don't want your four-legged friend to face a serious psychological blow? Accept the fact that your cat scratches your furniture!
How to solve the problem without harming your pet
The problem can be solved by purchasing a scratching post.
The pet must pay attention to this device itself and forget about furniture and carpets.
To speed up the process of getting your cat used to the scratching post, wipe the latter with dried catnip.
And items that are vulnerable to cat claws should be doused with drops of lemon juice: fluffy creatures don’t like the smell of citrus fruits.
Earlier we told you what to do if your cat constantly asks for food: you need to change the bowl.
