How do I stop my cat from scratching my sofas? (68)
OUTRAGEOUSPanama, Panama44 Threads 1 Polls 1,768 PostsI am about to throttle her! 
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
The best thing would be to ask a vet....they seem to know about these things...several years of vet school, etc...good luck. 
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
Hiding why I say this because Alot of people say its cruel.. Have her declawed. or get her a scrathing post and place cat nip on it to entice her to use it!!!
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
get a dog, then you can hav it chewed instead
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First off, get a scratching post, preferably with a cloth covering. Rub some fresh cat nip on it occasionally to keep the cat coming back.
And......have a spray bottle of water and when you catch the cat scratching the furniture, pop it with some water. Might take some time, but the eventually it will get the picture.
And......have a spray bottle of water and when you catch the cat scratching the furniture, pop it with some water. Might take some time, but the eventually it will get the picture.
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Hide a pit bull under the couch..
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I have 3 cats - have had them all declawed. It has not made their lives any less active - and has saved my furniture. But please do go to a good vet - because some cats have become crippled from bad procedures. I volunteer at an animal shelter and have seen it - upon investigation, we found that the owner was neglectful - choosing a cheap, disreputable service and then not taking the time and effort to follow vet's instructions. It takes a bit more diligence and time with the newly declawed cat - a good vet will help you understand the after care which is needed, but good post-op follow thru is the key. Mine have recovered nicely without a problem. If that is not an option - they do make some good protection devices which you can put on your furniture.
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mastic55: Hide a pit bull under the couch..
hahaha!!
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Does he have his claw if yes i know a trick for that Go buy some balloon blow them and fix them where you don't want him to scrach give time when he'll blow one he will never return.i know it's sound cruel but it don't hurt
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Here's something to think about:
Cat's are territorial & look to mark their ownership in different ways. One if with spray, another is with clawing. You have to try to think like the cat for a second. If you look around the room, what is the tallest 7 most visible area of space in eyeshot at 2feet off the ground... the sofa & the curtains.
The cat will see these as the best places to send an "ownership signal" .
Ok, so now you have a slightly better understanding of WHY ol fuzzy head is doing this... now what to do about it. It's not as hard as it sounds. Many cats are ballsy, arrogant & twisted, so water & balloons will only get them wound up. Tape is a good tool, but then you end up with goo on your good furniture.
What a conundrum... not.
If you were cat(again think like one), what would look more appealing than that old couch?
How about a taller object, with NEW materials on it. Height is important to the cat's ego. So are gifts.
Just think of the cats kind of like a trophy wife... if you want her to stop borrowing your BMW, get her one of her own. Ok, enough cryptic crap...
Go to a hardware store & pick up a 1"x8"x4' board, some Sisal rope, a staple gun(and a pk of 3/8staples), and go find some remnant rug scraps(preferably unlooped berber) .
You now have the makings of a cat scratcher any cat would love. *Warning: may induce wild fits of joy.
Simply use the rug scraps to cover the top & bottom 1/3 of the board(keeping you staples about 3" apart and about 1" from the edges of the board. Start attaching your Sisal rope on the side of the board(with a 4-5" tail hanging down that will be covered later by wrapping). Only staple on the sides and on about every 5-6 coils. Completely wrap the mid section of the board(overlapping the carpet slightly) with Sisal and tie a knot in the last portion of the end. This allows you to staple it firmly to the outer edge & it also provides a toy bit for the kitty to wack from time to time.
*whola... you have now created something bigger, better & cooler than the old couch.
Find an open area in the main room where you can lean this new cat scratcher against the wall.
Make sure you leave it leaning a couple feet from the wall!!!
You want to encourage the cat to examine it from all sides & eventually beat the crap out of it. If your cat is catnip receptive(60% of cats are) feel free to rub some into the roping area to encourage a sniff.
Now you have the power!
Go use it for good(a good night's sleep, a good laugh when you see ol fuzz head doing the kitty olympic dash, & a good feeling knowing you don't have to kill the cat... yet)
Cat's are territorial & look to mark their ownership in different ways. One if with spray, another is with clawing. You have to try to think like the cat for a second. If you look around the room, what is the tallest 7 most visible area of space in eyeshot at 2feet off the ground... the sofa & the curtains.
The cat will see these as the best places to send an "ownership signal" .
Ok, so now you have a slightly better understanding of WHY ol fuzzy head is doing this... now what to do about it. It's not as hard as it sounds. Many cats are ballsy, arrogant & twisted, so water & balloons will only get them wound up. Tape is a good tool, but then you end up with goo on your good furniture.
What a conundrum... not.
If you were cat(again think like one), what would look more appealing than that old couch?
How about a taller object, with NEW materials on it. Height is important to the cat's ego. So are gifts.
Just think of the cats kind of like a trophy wife... if you want her to stop borrowing your BMW, get her one of her own. Ok, enough cryptic crap...
Go to a hardware store & pick up a 1"x8"x4' board, some Sisal rope, a staple gun(and a pk of 3/8staples), and go find some remnant rug scraps(preferably unlooped berber) .
You now have the makings of a cat scratcher any cat would love. *Warning: may induce wild fits of joy.
Simply use the rug scraps to cover the top & bottom 1/3 of the board(keeping you staples about 3" apart and about 1" from the edges of the board. Start attaching your Sisal rope on the side of the board(with a 4-5" tail hanging down that will be covered later by wrapping). Only staple on the sides and on about every 5-6 coils. Completely wrap the mid section of the board(overlapping the carpet slightly) with Sisal and tie a knot in the last portion of the end. This allows you to staple it firmly to the outer edge & it also provides a toy bit for the kitty to wack from time to time.
*whola... you have now created something bigger, better & cooler than the old couch.
Find an open area in the main room where you can lean this new cat scratcher against the wall.
Make sure you leave it leaning a couple feet from the wall!!!
You want to encourage the cat to examine it from all sides & eventually beat the crap out of it. If your cat is catnip receptive(60% of cats are) feel free to rub some into the roping area to encourage a sniff.
Now you have the power!
Go use it for good(a good night's sleep, a good laugh when you see ol fuzz head doing the kitty olympic dash, & a good feeling knowing you don't have to kill the cat... yet)
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I have an even better idea, follow my lead and allow your had to sit on your head! Mine managed today(i was laying down in bed) he gets to keep an eye on me and also let me know who is boss, which clearly by my pic is obvious, he is.
A 16 pound fluffy cat on your head is better than wrecking the sofa, ad he or she will feel your spending "Quality Time" with them.
I cant move much so i settle where i can but mine respond to no boys unless their being mischevious deliberately to get you to et them out in my experience.
The spray water technique is a winner though, but you have to do it only when they claw, for nothing else at all.
A 16 pound fluffy cat on your head is better than wrecking the sofa, ad he or she will feel your spending "Quality Time" with them.
I cant move much so i settle where i can but mine respond to no boys unless their being mischevious deliberately to get you to et them out in my experience.
The spray water technique is a winner though, but you have to do it only when they claw, for nothing else at all.
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Microwave for 30 seconds. You'll never have another claw mark anywhere.
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
lock her in the bathroom
my cat loves too much freedom
she prefers staying in the garden and playing with ants
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
Do....end of problem....
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spiceygamble: Here's something to think about:
Cat's are territorial & look to mark their ownership in different ways. One if with spray, another is with clawing. You have to try to think like the cat for a second. If you look around the room, what is the tallest 7 most visible area of space in eyeshot at 2feet off the ground... the sofa & the curtains.
The cat will see these as the best places to send an "ownership signal" .
Ok, so now you have a slightly better understanding of WHY ol fuzzy head is doing this... now what to do about it. It's not as hard as it sounds. Many cats are ballsy, arrogant & twisted, so water & balloons will only get them wound up. Tape is a good tool, but then you end up with goo on your good furniture.
What a conundrum... not.
If you were cat(again think like one), what would look more appealing than that old couch?
How about a taller object, with NEW materials on it. Height is important to the cat's ego. So are gifts.
Just think of the cats kind of like a trophy wife... if you want her to stop borrowing your BMW, get her one of her own. Ok, enough cryptic crap...
Go to a hardware store & pick up a 1"x8"x4' board, some Sisal rope, a staple gun(and a pk of 3/8staples), and go find some remnant rug scraps(preferably unlooped berber) .
You now have the makings of a cat scratcher any cat would love. *Warning: may induce wild fits of joy.
Simply use the rug scraps to cover the top & bottom 1/3 of the board(keeping you staples about 3" apart and about 1" from the edges of the board. Start attaching your Sisal rope on the side of the board(with a 4-5" tail hanging down that will be covered later by wrapping). Only staple on the sides and on about every 5-6 coils. Completely wrap the mid section of the board(overlapping the carpet slightly) with Sisal and tie a knot in the last portion of the end. This allows you to staple it firmly to the outer edge & it also provides a toy bit for the kitty to wack from time to time.
*whola... you have now created something bigger, better & cooler than the old couch.
Find an open area in the main room where you can lean this new cat scratcher against the wall.
Make sure you leave it leaning a couple feet from the wall!!!
You want to encourage the cat to examine it from all sides & eventually beat the crap out of it. If your cat is catnip receptive(60% of cats are) feel free to rub some into the roping area to encourage a sniff.Now you have the power!
Go use it for good(a good night's sleep, a good laugh when you see ol fuzz head doing the kitty olympic dash, & a good feeling knowing you don't have to kill the cat... yet)
Cat's are territorial & look to mark their ownership in different ways. One if with spray, another is with clawing. You have to try to think like the cat for a second. If you look around the room, what is the tallest 7 most visible area of space in eyeshot at 2feet off the ground... the sofa & the curtains.
The cat will see these as the best places to send an "ownership signal" .
Ok, so now you have a slightly better understanding of WHY ol fuzzy head is doing this... now what to do about it. It's not as hard as it sounds. Many cats are ballsy, arrogant & twisted, so water & balloons will only get them wound up. Tape is a good tool, but then you end up with goo on your good furniture.
What a conundrum... not.
If you were cat(again think like one), what would look more appealing than that old couch?
How about a taller object, with NEW materials on it. Height is important to the cat's ego. So are gifts.
Just think of the cats kind of like a trophy wife... if you want her to stop borrowing your BMW, get her one of her own. Ok, enough cryptic crap...
Go to a hardware store & pick up a 1"x8"x4' board, some Sisal rope, a staple gun(and a pk of 3/8staples), and go find some remnant rug scraps(preferably unlooped berber) .
You now have the makings of a cat scratcher any cat would love. *Warning: may induce wild fits of joy.
Simply use the rug scraps to cover the top & bottom 1/3 of the board(keeping you staples about 3" apart and about 1" from the edges of the board. Start attaching your Sisal rope on the side of the board(with a 4-5" tail hanging down that will be covered later by wrapping). Only staple on the sides and on about every 5-6 coils. Completely wrap the mid section of the board(overlapping the carpet slightly) with Sisal and tie a knot in the last portion of the end. This allows you to staple it firmly to the outer edge & it also provides a toy bit for the kitty to wack from time to time.
*whola... you have now created something bigger, better & cooler than the old couch.
Find an open area in the main room where you can lean this new cat scratcher against the wall.
Make sure you leave it leaning a couple feet from the wall!!!
You want to encourage the cat to examine it from all sides & eventually beat the crap out of it. If your cat is catnip receptive(60% of cats are) feel free to rub some into the roping area to encourage a sniff.Now you have the power!
Go use it for good(a good night's sleep, a good laugh when you see ol fuzz head doing the kitty olympic dash, & a good feeling knowing you don't have to kill the cat... yet)
LOVE the sound of that, the Taj Mahal of scratchers!! I have 3 scratchers in various locations, the thing they dont like sprayed on furniture is citrus lemony stuff, also helps them stop going to somewhere they may of previously marked... bless em...
as for de-clawing
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OUTRAGEOUS: I am about to throttle her!
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I saw in one pet magazine that they actually have coverings for the claws that are glued in place. I don't know if that works or not.
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Double sided tape works great they dont like the fill of it sticking on there paws. it works very well....
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