One of the things that greatly worries cat owners or those planning to get one is the issue of scratching. Cats naturally need to scratch; it's part of their instinct and a feline necessity.
It's very difficult, almost impossible, to prevent cats from scratching. Ultimately, they scratch for several reasons: to exercise, to play, to mark territory, and above all, out of necessity.
It's important to explain that most pets, whether cats or dogs, usually don't damage household furniture. But there are always exceptions. However, nowadays there are many ways to adapt your pet's accessories to your home's style or even "catify" your home.
If this is a real concern for you because your cat scratches and damages your furniture, instead of trying to stop your cat from scratching, ARISTOPET recommends that you focus your energy on helping them by providing more scratching areas.
Tips to prevent them from scratching furniture
Here are some tips that can help you solve it:
1. Be patient
First of all, you have to be patient, because as mentioned on other occasions, animals in general, both cats and dogs, are creatures of habit. Therefore, if they have become accustomed to scratching in one area, you have to be patient to try to change it.
2. Provide an alternative: place a scratching post where they scratch
If you've noticed that your ARISTOCAT has a specific area where they scratch, place a scratching post there. That way, they will realize that they have another alternative.
If you see that even with the post, they still scratch in the other area, try to scold them and show them where they should scratch.
3. Reward them with snacks
When you see that they learn where to scratch, reward them. Give them a snack or make a gesture that your cat understands means they are doing well.
4. Give them more alternatives for scratching
Even if they have a habit of scratching in a specific spot, place more scratchers around the house, whether they are cardboard, boards, or simply more cat scratching furniture.
This way, your cat will see that they have more spots where they can have fun and at the same time sharpen their claws.
We hope these tips help you calm your cat's interest in scratching furniture. In any case, we recommend that you consult any questions with a specialist or your veterinarian to help you solve it.
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