I might consider adopting a cat that has not been declawed. What should I be aware that a cat can scratch if it does not scratch its scratching post? I'm aware of cats scratching furniture. Will it scratch tv screens, laminate flooring, cupboards, wall? I want to know how bad it can get. Thanks!
2007-04-14 19:27:21 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa Y 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats generally scratch on things that are upholstered, such as couches and carpets. Things such as walls and laminate flooring aren't good candidates as they can't dig their claws in. You can try bitter apple spray on the areas you don't want your cat to scratch, or spray him with a water bottle when he attempts to scratch something he shouldn't. Introduce him to his scratching post as soon as you get him. If he does start scratching other things, spray him with water and direct him to his post, and praise him when he uses it. Not all cats will use a scratching post, though, no matter how hard you try. Mine absolutely refused to use his. I eventually had to get him one of those cat condos, and he scratches on that all that time (although he won't even go inside it). You're just going to have to work with different options until you figure out what works best for your cat.
2007-04-14 21:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a total of 4 adult cats in my home, and every single one of them scratches the door frames, they started scratching furnature but I sprayed them with a water bottle a couple times and they never did it again, my cats have never scratched the TV screen but the do like to "talk" to the other kitties on TV , one of my cats sits in front of the TV and meow's at the TV if there is a cat on there... I also am a firm beleiver that declawing a cat is abuse, just think if the cat ever went outside how would it protect itself?
2007-04-14 19:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will scratch anything they feel like scratching. Typically, though, its something that works their claws really good, like wood or carpet. I have never heard of a cat clawing a tv screen or a wall. I wouldn't say no on laminate flopring, but I doubt they would. If you provide ample posts and other things that are acceptable for them to claw, than you shouldn't have a problem.
A cats nails have layers and grow from the inside out. They need to claw things to not only shed the outer layer, but to sharpen and maintain the claws in general.
2007-04-14 19:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 13:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a couple of scratching posts you'll be fine. Cats will bat at any strings around and they might pounce on things moving under sheets, namely you, but they won't really destroy anything. Cats are great pets because they're low maintinance, You have to feed them and love them, and occasionally there's a trip to the vet. You should get a cat with it's claws and let it be indoor/outdoor. My cat goes out all day and comes home when we come home, he's really happy, he's a good weight, and healthy. My ccat is a bit strange so he jumps in front of the TV and walks around it to see where the strange people come from, but no major harm. I hope that helps!
2007-04-14 19:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats scratching is natural .
It's a way for them to clean and to sharpen their claws
A way to prevent them from scratching the wrong place is to lead him to a special carpet which is accessible to him everytime he starts scratching after a while he should stop with that bad habit of scratching everywhere
Good luck!
2007-04-15 05:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Fabeelous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can easily train a cat not to scratch where she shouldn't with a water pistol. Show her the scratching post, maybe rub a little catnip on it and you shouldn't have any problems.
2007-04-14 19:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by Alice K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen cats scratch walls and even carpets and curtains. Dont declaw it that is just torture for cats.
2007-04-14 19:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Darrin V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a lot of good advice. i will just add that my cat likes my suede boots and other shoes more than the carpet or walls. she also likes feet. just be firm but not abusive and they will learn. i give mine a soft pat on the butt and she stops
2007-04-14 19:38:01 · answer #9 · answered by wlfbelcher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋