Experienced cat owners are confident that keeping the interior safe and sound while ensuring the happiness of their furry friend is a more than realistic task.
A few simple tips will help with this.
Get yourself a scratching post
If you notice that your cat is showing an unhealthy interest in furniture, buy a scratching post (or better yet, several) and place it next to your pet's favorite chair or sofa.
Don't settle on one option - experiment with models. Perhaps your pet will like vertical scratching posts, or maybe he prefers horizontal "devices".
Distract the cat
To keep an active animal busy, it is worth taking care of the availability of interactive toys. Do not forget that making a purchase is not enough - from time to time you yourself should actively join in your cat's games.
Buy protective pads
Transparent stickers will help protect furniture corners from claws and teeth. You can use the advice of folk craftsmen who recommend sticking double-sided tape in those places where the purr likes to sharpen its claws.
Use natural repellents
To discourage a cat from moving around your furniture, spray citrus essential oil on it, and place orange and tangerine peels near the problem areas.
Don't forget about positive reinforcement
When you see your cat using the scratching post, praise the cat and give it treats. Undesirable behavior should be ignored - do not punish the animal for misbehavior.
