When your cat digs her nails into your antique armoire it s easy to lose your temper and yell.
Cat clawing furniture stop.
In time for aunt gertrude s visit too.
Once the new piece of cat furniture is in your home rub it with catnip or dangle your cat s favorite toy from the top creating a game which encourages your cat to mimic the motion of scratching.
Using a cat scratch spray will trick your cat into thinking that it has already marked its territory discouraging it from scratching where you don t want it to.
You can purchase a spray to stop cats from scratching furniture but it s easy to make your own homemade cat scratching spray using vinegar essential citrus oils or even garlic.
The good news is that you absolutely can get your cat to stop scratching your sofa.
Here are our top tips for keeping your cat from scratching your furniture.
Follow the easy steps below to save your new couch from suffering the same fate as your old one.
The 7 day stop scratching boot camp plan.
Invest in a scratching post.
If you catch your cat clawing the furniture pick it up and move it to the nearest scratching post.
While you can t stop your cat from scratching there s a lot you can do to protect your furniture and redirect your cat s behavior.
Then rub some catnip on the posts so your cat is more interested in using them.
We ve included a cat scratching post furniture guards a deterrent spray and nail caps to save your couch from your cat.
Your lavish praise will also help create a positive association with the act of scratching the cat furniture.