2024-02-23 08:30:00
Scratching furniture is normal behavior for your little companion, but he is often unaware that this action damages his owners’ furniture. But there are simple and natural solutions to put in place to attract your attention to other suitable objects.
Although the cat is a wonderful life companion, certain bad habits can annoy its owners. Among the most common, scratching on armchairs, sofas or even wooden furniture is the most annoying. However, it does not arise from a lack of education. Indeed, even kittens can have this reflex. In fact, we must encourage the cat to look elsewhere or stop this habit of scratching furniture with painless solutions accessible to all.
Why does the cat scratch its claws on wooden furniture, walls and armchairs?
Scratching or scratching can have several meanings in felines. In the wild, a cat’s claws are mainly used to mark the boundaries of a territory. Iberian lions, tigers or lynx use trees as scratching posts. If a cat cannot go out or enjoy the outdoors, it naturally reproduces this gesture with its claws on the surfaces it finds. Then, you should know that claws are like human nails. They grow constantly and need to be worn down so as not to bother the feline when he walks. But using a textured rug or piece of furniture as a new scratching post can also be a sign that the cat is bored. In this particular case, action must be taken to improve the well-being of the animal.
How to stop a cat from making its marks on new furniture and sofas?
Several solutions are possible to divert the feline’s attention towards objects where he can scratch his claws safely. In fabric or DIY stores, it is possible to buy scraps of fabric or a square of carpet at a low price. Cover a piece of wood with these samples to create a scraper where your companion can let off steam. Installing a cat tree is another practical tip. In addition to platforms and hiding places, the structure generally includes a rope scraper on its foot or base. Finally, an economical option is to scatter a cardboard scratching post in strategic places where the cat often passes. This way, he will be more likely to see them and file his claws on them.
Repellent, anti-claw, clove, protection… how can you get the feline to stop scratching the sofa or furniture?
Beyond appropriate stimulation, using natural repellents allows you to keep a cat at a safe distance from furniture to be protected from its claws. For example, placing double-sided tape on the armrests or sides of furniture will surprise your companion. Once he learns that the material sticks, he won’t dare go any closer. A second effective option is to place drops of essential oil of lavender or certain spices like clove on furniture and rough surfaces. The smell of pepper and these oils will keep the animal away and it will no longer use armchairs and sofas as scratching posts. Please note, declawing is illegal in France.
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