How to Prevent a Cat Scratching Furniture

Cats can be very destructive when it comes to their claws. If you have a cat in the home there are different things you can do to prevent your cat from scratching up your furniture. Continue to do the different techniques to prevent cat scratching furniture.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Put double sided tape to the area where the cat scratches the furniture. The sticky side will give the cat an unpleasant feeling when he tries to scratch. Do not use double sided tape if it will harm the furniture.

2. Trim your cat's nails with a gentle pet trimmer. Keeping them trimmed to help your furniture from the cat's scratches. If you don't want to do this yourself, ask the veterinarian to do it. Nails grow, so you will have to do this consistently.
   
   If you do not want to trim their nails, you can also use nail caps to cover up their individual claws.

3. Place a cat scratch post near the furniture that the car keeps scratching. Add cat nip to the scratch post to attract the cat.

4. When the cat scratches the furniture, remove him immediately and place him on the scratch post.

Tips & Warnings

• Search online for ways to train your cat.