Do cats scratch leather?

Question

I have a new cat, and I was just wondering if she will scratch leather couches.

Answer 1

Say bye bye to your leather couch.

Answer 2

Do Cats Scratch Leather Furniture

Answer 3

Oooh yeah - we have a leather chaise lounge & from running all over it, jumping on it & such the cats have pretty well trashed it. If it's small scratches then you can put shoe polish on them to smooth them out. You will just have to get your cat something it is allowed to scratch on & make it really appealing to the cat to do so with much praise for doing the right thing, catnip rubbed on the scratching post & treats when it uses it. When kitty scratches the couch a firm "no" is a good place to start. If that doesn't work I get a magazine & hit it against my hand right near the cat - that frightens the heck out of them. If that doesn't work then you will need to have a spray bottle handy & give pusscat a squirt while growling no at it. That should really put the cat off from scratching up the couch. You will be needing to keep the claws short because even just walking on the couch it will probably leave marks. Do NOT declaw your cat - for the love of all things good, it's mutilation pure & simple. There's a reason it's illegal in most countries & it's just a lazy way of putting a band aid over the problem because the cat will still try to do the same thing.
Best of luck

Answer 4

I have a cat, bought a new leather couch, moved the cat into the new environment, maybe that's the only reason she didn't kill on sight. One morning I heard a funny scratching sound I never heard before. My cat was slowly wiggling it's *** and slowly clawing into my couch with her hind claws. There were three different spots she had done this, Later, I come back, she was doing the same thing. I think she liked the sensation between her claws. It was like a new toy for her. So I through her off the balcony, no I didn't, but the lesson is dont trust something with claws and fangs not to scratch and bite.

Answer 5

If your cat has a scratching post that is at least 3' tall, he will be less likely to use your furniture. If you can't find one ready-made, you can make one with a 4x4 and some plywood for the base. Then you staple low nap carpet over it. Even old used carpet is good for this. Then as the scratching post gets worn out, you can remove the old and staple on the new carpeting. The next thing you can do is clip your cats claws. Get a special scissors to use for this. It has short, blunt blades, which are bent at an angle and have a little "notch" for the claw. You can use this to cut their claws (easier than human clippers because it can't slip) just don't clip up as far as the vein. (Make sure you give a treat afterwards so you will be forgiven.) If the cat starts scratching or even if he looks like he's going to, you can use a squirt bottle with water to discourage him. Make sure you say "NO" when you get it out. Later on he will "freeze" whenever he sees the squirt bottle. As a last resort you might confine your cat in another room when you're gone or asleep. After awhile you can probably let him out.

Answer 6

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Do cats scratch leather?
I have a new cat, and I was just wondering if she will scratch leather couches.

Answer 7

yes! i have 4 cats and 2 leather couches they are scratched on the sides it looks like a cheese grater lol from were they have pulled all the leather of. so i either say goodbye to the leather or dont get a cat.
dont punish the cat if they do wreck it though, no matter what you do you will not stop them from acting like a cat! all that will happen is they will become less bonded with you and be upset!

Answer 8

cats would tend to leave leather alone as long as they have a proper exercise post. In furniture, cats like to scratch on materials that tend to catch their claws (like weaves and tweeds). They tend not to like smooth surfaces for scratching.

I prefer a very sturdy post, tall enough for the cat to stretch its entire adult body with front legs extended to have a good scratch. Cats tend to like closed loop carpet and/or sisal rope as something to scratch on. Also, cubby holes and shelves the cat can get up on are a real plus (especially if they can look at the outside world through a window). As an added incentive to use the exercise post, you could always get a can of catnip spray from your neighborhood pet supermarket and spray the post liberally.

Of course, there is never a guarantee that the cat will leave the leather furniture alone!!!!!

Answer 9

I think that cats don't particular like the texture of leather for their scratching. Leather is very easy to scratch accidentally however so you need to get a good scratching post for her with sisal rope which the cats like. The inexpensive cardboard floor scratchers are good too.

Answer 10

Cats will scratch anything. I wouldn't get a leather couch if you want to keep your cats

Answer 11

Don't declaw her. It's cruel. Get a scratching post and train her to use it. Get a squirt bottle and fill it with water. If she scratches your leather sofa, give her a squirt. Anyway, the distressed look is in. Scratches give leather character:)