it's proball because one cat thinks the other will break it
To train a cat to use a scratching post, place the post near where the cat likes to scratch, use positive reinforcement like treats or toys, and redirect the cat to the post when they scratch elsewhere. Consistency and patience are key in training a cat to use a scratching post effectively.
Put a sprinkle of catnip and encourage your cat to use it bring your cat to the post when it is gonna scratch something that will get it in trouble. There are 2 versions of the Emery Cat- one is the scratch pad, the other is a door hanger. Some cats prefer either horizontal or vertical scratching.
Cats have to scratch for their claws to stay healthy. Introduce them to a cat scratching post. Place the cat's feet on it as you hold the cat in an upright position and rub the feet on the post. Sometimes placing a toy or the scent of cat nip on the post will intice them more. Continue to encourage the cat to use the post. Eventually, it should get the hint.You don't want the cat to never have something to scratch. Their claws could become abnormally long or twisted and cause them and you problems. If your cat has a particular place he/she likes to scratch, then you could place the post in front of it and after a week or 2 put the post a little bit away from the spot. Continue that and eventually your cat will seek out the post on its own.
Allowing a cat to scratch a TV can lead to damage to the screen or other parts of the TV. To prevent this, consider providing a scratching post or pad for the cat to use instead. Regularly trim the cat's nails to reduce the risk of damage.
To prevent your cat from scratching furniture, provide a cat scratching post and nail file for them to use. Encourage your cat to use the scratching post by placing it near the furniture they tend to scratch and rewarding them when they use it. Regularly trim your cat's nails and use a nail file to keep them smooth, which can reduce their desire to scratch furniture.
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Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacteria, and is most common in children. Generally cat scratch disease (or cat scratch fever, as it is often referred) is not serious. The infection is caused by a scratch or bite from a cat. Sometimes, there are no symptoms, but other times, it results in sore and swollen lymph nodes. Cat scratch disease usually resolves itself without the need for medical treatment.
Be the cat's mother: lick the wound. Other than that, and if this post is serious, ermahgerd, clean that wound and give it some Neosporin, stat!
well you get a piece of wood that is 3 dimentional piece of wood and you cut it to the length you want then you get a flat piece of wood and you screw or hammer the nail to the scratch post then you get some old carpet that your cat can scratch and use a staple gun to staple the rug on the post. And there you have a scratch post. If you don't get this please ask me if you have any questions on my bio bord
Well I put little spikes on where my cat scratvhes so he wont scratch it anymore.... The spikes are not that sharp to make him bleep it just hurts. If that doesn't work then you should try a originial idea of yours. By the way you can get the little spikes at the dollar store.
try training themADD:To expand on the first answer, providing scratching posts or "trees" (tall posts with several platforms) for your cat to stretch and sharpen its claws in will greatly help in stopping inappropriate scratching. Covering furniture or other items that are scratched with citrus juice, double-sided tape or even kitchen foil are all methods that will help deter a cat from scratching.Be sure that the scratch post or tree is an adequate height; when a cat sharpens its claws, it stretches and flexes all the muscles in its toes, legs, shoulders and back, so a cat will naturally seek something that is high enough to accommodate such exercises.Training a cat to use a post instead of furniture is usually very easy to do. Most cats will naturally take to a sisal-wrapped post rather than the sofa or curtains. Try placing posts next to anything that the cat likes to scratch. You can even run your fingernails down the post, to mimic scratching to entice the cat to scratch. Spraying catnip on the post also helps, as well as draping favourite toys over it.Be sure to praise your cat when he or she uses the post instead of the furniture.
Using a scratching post instead of a cat tree can help prevent damage to furniture, satisfy your cat's natural scratching instincts, promote healthy nail maintenance, and provide a designated space for your cat to scratch.