I spent the money on a scratching post for my cat and she still prefers the sofa: owners advise us on this

Sofas, and really any upholstered furniture in a home, have a declared public enemy: cats. In general, these cats tend to scratch them. marking, for filing your nails or as a result of stress, anxiety or boredom. So the solution will be heavily influenced by the cause. Therefore, although any owner knows the theory: offer them a scratching post. Implementation (getting them to use it) is another story.

raquel

“I gave up. He prefers the couch, a box…anything but a scratching post. That’s why I always try to keep the couch cool.” a long blanket preventing you from touching or some kind of cover“.

victor

“My cat who used the scratching post to the fullest from day one but combined the scratching post with the sofa since his older brother died a few months ago. He destroyed the side part in a few days, so are we. ipso facto will buy it scratching mat to patch the corner. In the end it will even be beautiful and everything will be.”

Ivan

“99% gave up on me, uses everything but scraper and I bought a few (carpet type that is vertical with base for hanging on the wall…). %1 because I’m still looking at options and getting stuff from it from time to time. The good thing is that the sofa leaves her very calm, but she sharpens her nails on a yarn rug I’ve already given up”.

Rachel R.

“When they don’t want the climbing post, they have no choice but to surrender and give them a cardboard box or a ball of white paper.”

liliana

“Mine immediately started using it as a puppy. It was a small tower post with a cave underneath. Sisal, yes. Although he also likes hard cardboard.”

expense

“What I did was, when I saw my cats scratching at something else, I would pick them up off the ground and put them on the scratching post. Also, I sprayed the scratched area with feliway spray.“.

Mary G.

Here’s what I’ve learned from my over 10 years of experience with cats: they will do what they want. What do you like scraper? They will itch there. Not? Goodbye sofa. In my case, I have two cats that are scratching the scratching post and one that is just scratching the couch and my work bag. It’s not likely to happen.”

Carlos

“I have four cats and a few scratchers scattered around the house. Not all of them achieve the same thing and every animal is different, but overall I have come to two conclusions. First, this is the best. buy large scratching posts with platforms so they can climb and play on them. It doesn’t look like it, but they use them between going up and down. The second thing is location. Putting them near windows where they can see out and sunbathe works for us. Another thing that works very well is Feliway, and assuming no one is saving you from messing with your couch.”

John

“Mine has always drawn a scratching post and I guess that’s because I bought them from the start. large so it can be hung and other things. But the back of the sofa also scares him.”

alesya

“My tactic was to try to put scratching posts in various places where he usually likes to rub himself. At one point I had about 4 scratching posts. Classic to play:

Tied to the sofa:

I’m stuck in a busy corner of the house:

And this one hooked to the leg of a chair, table or an unused radiator (as in my case):

Also, when they were little, I was very careful to make sure. reward them every time they use the scrapers“.

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