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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.

2006-11-01 05:52:06 · 9 answers · asked by Jazzie 1 in Pets Cats

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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!

2006-11-01 06:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by lvt4cats 3 · 0 0

Just put a sheet or some fabric over your furniture. That will deter your cat from clawing. Also, you can use double sided tape on the places where they have been clawing. They hate that sticky feeling. Then, purchase some cat furniture, and/or scratching boards. Rub catnip in the cats furniture and scratching boards to attract them to it. As far as sprays, they wear off quickly and need to be resprayed repeatedly. Many times, they are just not effective. A cats need to claw is just that strong.

Also, make sure to clip your cats nails weekly. You can do just the front claws. Nail clippers just for a cats nail size are sold in any pet store.

When you see your cat clawing an inappropriate object, gently pick her up and take her to the appropriate clawing object and gently take the front paws and make a clawing motion with them on the claw board or clawing furniture.

Within time, you should be able to take the cover and tape off your furniture. Make sure you have a claw board and/or furniture in more than one area of your home. I would definitely put at least one for every two rooms. Incentive is a good thing.

By the way, are you using the glue that comes with the soft paws?

Good Luck and all the best to you and your cat.

2006-11-01 14:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0 0

First, let me say THANK YOU for not declawing your cat! SO many people resort to that (or just do it "because").

Does your cat have a good scratch post? Not some little thing from walmart... I mean a GOOD TALL scratch post? One with rope on it? A good post needs to be at LEAST 3ft tall... taller for bigger cats. The cat should be able to stretch as LONG as he can without reaching the top. Another great scratching post can be a piece of firewood log. Bark still on... a lot of cats LOVE these. There's also cardboard scratchers out there that some cats prefer (at least those are really cheap!).

If kitty enough acceptable options, she should leave your furniture alone. You can also clip off the sharp point of her claws with fingernail clippers. I do this every few weeks on my cats because if I dont', they get caught in the carpet when running around. My cats all have learned to sit there quietly and let me do it.

As far as sprays... I've been unable to find anything that works for repelling any animal. You might try using a strong double-sided tape (something by Duct brand or something?)... put it on the spots where she claws and her paws will stick to it. She won't like it. (She won't get STUCK... it's just sticky). You can also use tin foil... but getting it to stick is another story. :)

Good luck!

2006-11-01 14:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0 0

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!!!

2006-11-01 13:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0 0

I have a cat who used to claw at the door and was tearing up the rubber around the door. So used Boundary Cat Repellent Spray. This has worked great! I sprayed it everytime she went outside so she wouldnt claw at the door, and she never clawed when I sprayed Boundary. It took a while to train her but she finally stopped doing, now shes kind of afraid of the doors, but I dont have to spray the doors anymore. Its really great stuff that really works.

2006-11-01 16:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by Gaily 2 · 0 0

This is a natural home "remedy" my grandparents told me. Rub chili oil on the wooden areas. The spice will repeal them. As for cloth furniture, you can google "cat clawing remedies".

2006-11-01 14:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by krys_tal_light 3 · 0 0

Put double sided tape on the couch. Cats hate the sticky feeling.

2006-11-01 14:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0 0

You might try Bitter Apple spray. It should be available at any good pet store.

2006-11-01 13:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Am_I_Bluffin'?? 4 · 0 0

put double stickey tape where she likes to scratch. make sure you have enough scratch posts. show your cat where they are and how to use it each time you catch her going for the couch.

2006-11-01 14:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0 0

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