I think that de-clawing is inhumane and I bought them a scratching post, which they use, however it hasn't saved my furnniture. Is there maybe some kind of spray or something that I can use that they won't like the smell of to keep them away from the corners of my chairs and sofas? I love them very much but I am sick of seeing my furniture take a beating. I just got a newer sofa that I would like to stay nice but it's not off to a good start. There's got to be some kind of solution to my problem!
2007-02-26 08:50:43 · 19 answers · asked by starlight_940 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
there are several things:
1.) buy catnip spray or make a spray by boiling 1 ounce of catnip in 1 1/2 cups water,let stand to steep (like tea) about 45 mins. pour into new or clean spray bottle. spray the post.
2.) go to yur vet or pet store and ask for soft claws. these are caps that you glue onto your kitty's nails. they will fall off as the nail grows.
3.) double sided tape. they hate sticky stuff
2007-02-26 08:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I've found most useful for my cats is to buy Soft Paws (they are little covers for each individual claw). They are not very expensive and you can get the thru some Pet Stores and mail order stores. Also, I use the water bottle trick if I am in the room while the cats are. Never, never let your cats outside. They just weren't made for that. Also, there are so many predators out there anymore for cats, even other cats themselves. Three of my cats were strays and feral and I wouldn't want to mess with them--they all are big old Toms. My other cat got FIV+ from her parents at birth. That really doesn't mean anything for her really, its just that her mother died shortly after her birth and her father was long dead before she was born.
2007-02-26 09:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check at a pet supply store or section of a dept. store. There is a spray-on cat repellent that our furballs really avoid if we use it. But my wife's nose is more sensitive than mine, and she says she can smell it too, so I only use it if there's really a problem. I did a quick search for "cat repellent spray" and found 5-6 kinds besides the one that I've used, so something should be available in your area.
Also - try rubbing some dried catnip into the scratching post that you got for them. That should attract them, and help them learn to scratch on that instead of the furniture.
2007-02-26 08:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we had cats we used a spray bottle with water in it. after a few good spritzes they learned and quit the clawing. It is a way to mark their territory. Also there are a few commercial repellants available but we have also used a water and table pepper mixture sprayed on the furniture. It's stainless and economical.
2007-02-26 08:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by Steven D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's annoying, but try puting strips of tape..outside towards the cat..that might help...they don't like the sticky feeling..Lemon smell is a good repellant..cats don't like that smell...if you can find something that you can spray on your furniture that will not harm the furniture itself...if you are home with them most of the time a spray from a water bottle, when you see them doing it might help..otherwise cats are "hard to train"...Good Luck.
2007-02-26 08:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got my cat her own scratching post. You could spend a fortune at a pet store OR make one yourself. A 1 and a 1/2 ft sq. ft. base a 1 and a 1/2 in. sq. 1 ft. 3 in. tall post screwed to the center of the base - a nother 1 ft.sq base screwed on top of the post and one more 1 and a 1/2 in. sq. 1 ft. 6 in.post screwed on top of that all covered in carpet and after a few times of picking up your cats when they start to scratch your furniture and placing them at the scratching post with a kitty treat your furniture should be fine.
2007-02-26 09:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by faethdragon 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people use a water bottle to catch their cat while clawing the furniture, giving them a short spritz and "no". They really do learn. There is a product at most pet stores called "keep away" that is supposed to work. I have not tried it myself.
2007-02-26 09:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by Norma V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use Soft Paws - they're little plastic caps that go over the claws and make it impossible for them to do damage. You can learn how to apply them yourself, and they last for up to 3 months.
http://softclaws.com/
You could also cover the areas of your furniture that they scratch with double sided tape (temporarily). They won't like the feel of that and be deterred from scratching there.
One scratching post might not be enough. they want to mark their territory. Try adding another one, and/or some TurboScratcher (horizontal cardboard scratching toys with catnip, most pet stores have them).
I just wanted to add: Kudos to you for deciding against declawing! I agree with you, it's completely inhumane.
2007-02-26 09:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I've ever heard of any spray made just for cats but i have a method that works pretty well. What i do is kind of weird but my cat doesn't scratch the couch for at least a couple of weeks after i do this. Since my cat is terrified of dogs, i borrow some dog hair from my neighbors dog and rub it on the couch. after that all you have to do is remove the hair from the couch and no more messed up couch. Repeat every 2 weeks.
2007-02-26 08:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by ~Oh Baby Your A Classic!~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Organic No Scratch! for Cats
Helps train your cat not to scratch furniture, carpets, and drapes. Spray on fabric surfaces to discourage your cat from scratching. Safe, harmless, and long lasting.
2007-02-26 09:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by whowhat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋