Written By: Mobin
Provide appealing corrugated cardboard or woven sisal rope vertical and horizontal scratchers for appropriate claw exercise.
Clip cat nails every 2 weeks using pet-safe clippers to gently blunt claw tips. Focus trims narrowly on sharp points to retain scratching utility while reducing damage.
Apply special double-sided sticky tape onto furniture you want to protect from damaging cat scratches. Cats dislike sticking.
Issue a loud firm “No!” when catching kitty scratch furniture. Restrict access if needed while redirecting to appropriate vertical.
Use harmless citrus or menthol spritzes designed to repel pet scratching. Reapply daily until cats avoid treated areas since scratching overrides fading scents.
Reduce environmental stress triggering destructive scratching with Feliway or Comfortzone calming cat pheromone plugins.
Prevent access to irresistible furniture using barriers like furniture covers, placing strainers upside down on couch arms.