I've tried using "no scratch" sprays in areas that I don't want the cat to scratch and they don't really seem to work. I've got lots of things around the house for the cat to scratch on and I've even put the scatching things in the places that he usually goes and scratches (mostly in the corners). He just seems to go right beside the scratcher and scratch.
I keep his toenails trimmed.
Don't even suggest gettig him decalwed!
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pepper helps with the cats not to scratch because they scratch it and the pepper annoys them. They wont scratch there again. Pepper also helps for when cats won't go to the litter box just put the pepper around the places the cat "goes".
Consider trying Soft Paws. They are a soft plastic nail cover that is glued on over the nails. They typically stay on 6-8 weeks and can be purchased from your vet. Excellent alternative to declawing.
try using a water bottle or a water gun to spray kitty when he goes to scratch the areas he is not suppose to because cats hate water
None of the ones I've ever used have worked. Ammonia, citrus scent (cats are supposed to find that unpleasant for some reason) a host of store-bought stuff, they all didn't pay any attention to them. Strangely, what has had some success was a feline playscape we bought for them. They all love that thing, and scratch on that instead of the rest of the furniture. Of course the playscape looks terrible now, but it beats ruining the furniture or the rug.
ask your vetiranrian about that product: get a scratch post they
work good for a cat because declawing is not worth for a pet sure
razor sharp claw tears things but be advised to keep an eye on him right away
Hi Valerie.few deterrent scratching sprays may or may not work as you would need to experiment to see which would. However, what generally works best is to place double-sided sticky tape on items that you would like to discourage your kitty from clawing. Using packing tape (and it's affordable as well as easy to buy anywhere) works quite well as it has a strong tacky sensation which kitties really dislike. Eventually your kitty will soon learn to avoid these unpleasant areas since he will not like getting stuck.
Get a few scratching pads (the cardboard variety) that you can put catnip in. Sprinkle them with cat nip, and encourage kitty to use them to scratch. Place the scratching pads near their favorite scratching places. If they scratch anything other than the scratch pad, try using a water bottle (but do not squirt their faces!) and a loud, firm no! And show them where they are supposed to be scratching.
If that does not work, softpaws is actually a wonderful alternative that I've heard really fantastic things about. Ask your vet about them. :D
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