give me my cat: Keep My Cat From Scratching

My Cat Scratches Everything - What Can I Do?

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    For cat lovers, these graceful felines are part of the family. 
What is more satisfying than spending a cozy evening at home with your 
favorite cat purring contentedly on your lap? Such a scene is certainly 
more inviting than that of your cat exercising his claws on a chair leg 
or your carpet. If you have a cat that wants to scratch everything in 
sight - furniture, clothing, even guests - and you don't want to give 
him up, what do you do? There are a number of solutions to consider that
 don't involve having your cat declawed.<br>
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First thing you must 
understand when dealing with your cat is that scratching is natural. 
When a cat scratches something, he is marking his place and establishing
 his territory, as well as getting in a good exercise sessions. That 
said, it's important not to discipline your cat severely when you find 
frayed ends on your sofa or marks on tables, for this can put your 
relationship with your cat at risk.<br>
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Let's take a look at some suggestions to help curb the clawing:<br>
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<strong>Make Scratching Spots Less Desirable</strong></h4>
You
 will want to train away your cat from the couches and tables. You can 
accomplish this humanely by using scents that will deter your cat from 
coming near your furniture, as well as special tape that repels your 
cat. Touching is very sensitive for a cat, and specially-made tape 
leaves a sticky sensation that helps discourage your pet.<br>
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<strong>Establish a Favorite Scratching Spot</strong></h4>
Study
 your cat's behavior. Is there a particular place in the home where he 
scratches the most? Likely he is most comfortable there, so take 
advantage and create an ideal scratching environment that will attract 
him. Set up a scratching post comprised of the surfaces he seems to 
prefer - wood or sisal for two - and direct your cat to exercise there.<br>
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<strong>Trim, But Don't Declaw</strong></h4>
Keep
 your cat regularly groomed by having his claws dulled so damage to your
 home is minimal. If you check with your local pet store, you may also 
find special products that cap your cat's paws like gloves so that they 
can still scratch, but your furniture won't suffer the damages. 
Declawing may seem like a last resort for a frustrated cat owner, but 
many pet experts discourage this idea as an act of cruelty.<br>
If you
 have a cat that scratches too much, don't wait for him to shred your 
entire home. Take gentle action to train him toward an acceptable 
scratch space so he and you can be happy.<br>
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