What spray can I use on my furniture to deter my cat from clawing
My cat has my furniture frayed in spots. Soft Paws fell off repeatedly and declawing isn't an option. Any success stories on spays to deter her would be appreciated.
Answers:If you are set on a spray, you may try Feliway or another similar pheromone product. Not all cats will respond, however.
A better idea, in my opinion, is getting several good, study scratching posts and placing them near the furniture that is being scratched inappropriately. Train kitty to scratch the post by dangling her favorite toys around it to entice her to dig her claws in. Whenever you see kitty scratching the furniture, DO NOT SCOLD, simply redirect her attention to the post.
Make sure the post is tall enough to accomodate kitty when she is fully stretched out. Most scratch posts sold in stores are too short, so it may take some looking - or make one yourself. Sisal is my favorite type to recommend. Many kitties like carpet, but then they may confuse your regular carpet as an okay place to scratch.
Some kitties also prefer horizontal scratching surfaces. Try a few of each and find out what kitty likes best!
Some people also swear by double-sided sticky tape on areas to deter kitty from scratching. Plastic and aluminum foil may also work.
Good luck!
You might try Bitter Apple spray. It should be available at any good pet store.
My cats started out doing this and the only thing that stopped them was buying a clawing post. I got one that went to the ceiling because they love to climb. Most cat posts have cat nip rubbed on them before packing so it attracts them to it but if I were you, I would buy some extra catnip, put it on a rag or towel and rub down the post. Carpet post is BEST! Cats claw to dull down their claws contrary to popular belief that it's to sharpen them. When a cats claws get too sharp they snag as they walk and it hurts them so they claw to dull it down. Clipping the claws and filing will help immensely as well. I would also get a spray bottle and fill it with water. If you notice the cat still going to the furniture, spray from a distance so she doesn't see you. She will associate getting wet with the furniture and stop since cats hate water. Good luck but definately get a scratching post!
First, let me say THANK YOU for not declawing your cat! SO many people resort to that (or just do it "because").
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