How to stop a cat scratching the sofa
Put the post beside the sofa they already scratch, reward a touch, and cover the sofa for now.
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Put a scratch post tight against the sofa they already use, reward a touch, and cover the sofa for now. Clawing moves to the post instead of the sofa and curtains.
How to practice
- Place the post right beside the furniture they already scratch.
- Reward a touch, or rub catnip on the post.
- Cover the sofa for now. Lure claws onto the post. Do not spray water.
What you get
Clawing moves to a post or pad instead of the sofa and curtains.
When to see a vet
Scratching is maintenance and marking, not spite. If every legal surface disappears, they pick new furniture. Bleeding claws or sudden frantic scratching with hair loss needs a vet.
These are home-training steps, not a diagnosis. See chatopet membership
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FAQ
Why ignore a new post?
It is in the wrong place. Put it against the furniture they already scratch.
Does spraying water work?
No. They switch furniture or wait until you leave.