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Keep Kitty From Scratching On The FurnitureIf you are like the majority of cat owners in the world, I'm sure you
would love to find an alternative scratching source for your beloved
pet. Preferably something besides the sofa or your favorite easy chair!
Cat owners everywhere have had to deal with the age-old habit of
"scratching".
"Scratching" is not only your cats way of
sharpening its claws, it also exercises the muscles and keeps your cat
in shape. "Scratching" also tends to ease your kitties stress. It is a
very necessary trait or habit, and also an unbreakable one, and one
that will remain in his daily routine.
Providing your kitty with
an alternative scratching source is the first step! The simplest and
most widely used is an actual "scratching post". They are reasonably
priced, take up very little space, and come in a varity of styles and
colors.
This is where most cat owners make a big mistake!
Purchasing
the right kind of "scratch post" is vital to the process of keeping
your cat from ruining your furniture! Some "scratch posts" are covered
with a cloth material. These types are very similiar to your furniture
in your cats mind, and will do little to stop his furniture scratching.
Some cat owners prefer the "real wood" scratch post, because it is most
likely what they would be scratching if they were outside all the time.
The downside of that option is the continuous clean-up of the wood that
is deposited by the scratching.
The most popular style is the
"sisal rope scratch post". A "sisal rope scratch post" consists of a
base (with a variety of base colors), and a post that has been wrapped
with the "sisal rope". Sisal is a very durable material that will hold
up to a whole lot of scratching by more than one cat. If it does happen
to need replaced, some new rope and a little glue will do the trick.
Once
you have purchased your choice of a "scratch post", rub it down with a
little catnip to get your cats attention, and place it where it is
easily accessable. You can also attach some kind of toy to the post to
attract his attention. As he gets used to it, gradually move it where
it is convenient.
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