Grinding claw

Hunting is the nature of cats. Sharp claws are important tools for cats to hunt. Sharpening claws is an instinct to keep them sharp. You can't stop the cat from grinding its claws.

Cat's claws are composed of layers of cuticles, which grow and renew from the inside out. Cats need to grind off the aged cuticle to keep their claws sharp.

Although we can't completely stop the cat from sharpening its claws, we can guide it to sharpen its claws elsewhere.

Mark odor

Cats sharpen their claws not only to sharpen them, but also to mark their own smell.

Cats' paws have glands that can produce pheromones, and the smell of cats will stay where the paws have been ground. Cats with their own smells will feel more secure.

Get your attention

An insatiable cat, who wants to be slapped and touched, will sharpen her claws to attract your attention, especially when she comes up to you, scratches the chair where you are sitting and wants you to hold it until you stop or pick it up.

How to correct a cat who likes to grab furniture?

education

Cats need education and know what they can and can't catch. Cats are smart and can learn.

If you find the cat scratching at the furniture, stop it immediately and interrupt it immediately. You can command it with specific words and tone, "Don't scratch", or you can walk over and stop it.

Stop it in time. After stopping many times, the cat will form a habit, and the cat will think that this can't be touched. Education is the most important way to correct cat scratch disease.

Cats are very fur! Sometimes the cat will sneak a look at you when it wants to grab the furniture, whether it notices it or not. When it finds that you didn't notice it, it may try it secretly, and then one of your eyes can stop it.

If it doesn't stop, you come over, it's gone and scared away. Cats already know that they are doing bad things, and think that grabbing the sofa will not bring good results.

Prepare the claw grinding tool

Prepare claw grinding tools for cats: cat scratch board, cat climbing frame, sisal column, etc.

Claw grinding tools are necessary. Claw grinding is the instinct of cats. Cats scratching boards can effectively reduce the probability of cats scratching furniture and sofas.

Place cat scratch boards in places where cats often move, especially beside some furniture and sofas, to prevent cats from scratching nearby because of distance problems.

Regional rejection

The furniture sofa that needs protection should take anti-scratch measures. You can use a furniture scratch-resistant film and stick it where the cat may scratch.

Spray mosquito repellent spray, peppermint oil and allyl isothiocyanate. On furniture that needs protection. Cats don't like it, they won't touch it, and they won't be infected by these smells. Spray once every 2-3 months.

Of course, this is not a good method. Giving cats a good education is the first priority.