"Cat Fiesta"

On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:20:24 -0600 (CST), wrote:

. I bet you've spent more than that on
home brewing supplies. ;-)


But I still need so much more....! :-)

What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

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What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

Mine don't.

Karen

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What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

Mine don't.

Karen

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What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

I haven't had any problems like that. Both Duffy and Holly (aka BBC -
"beautiful black cat") love the cat tree I got from CreateACatCondo. They
play on it, scratch on it, etc. I also have a selection of scratching posts
that they use regularly. Duffy even scratches on the horizontal
carpet-covered post that I installed above the computer as a "safety rail"
(because he would hang off the edge, and since he is blind I was worried
that he might sometime fall onto the hard corners of the computer).

But: neither cat *ever* scratches on the carpeting on the floor, and
neither scratches on furniture.

You can see some pictures of Duffy and Holly on their cat tree if you will
click on the second link under my signature. There is also a picture that
shows how the cat tree is delivered from CreateACatCondo -- it looks sort of
like a mummy. It is delivered completely assembled and shipping is included
in the cost, so it is not as pricey as it appears when you first look at the
prices. I sound like a salesperson for them, but this really is the
sturdiest and best-made cat tree I have seen.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly)
http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in")

wrote in message
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What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture, the
cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not only
the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

I haven't had any problems like that. Both Duffy and Holly (aka BBC -
"beautiful black cat") love the cat tree I got from CreateACatCondo. They
play on it, scratch on it, etc. I also have a selection of scratching posts
that they use regularly. Duffy even scratches on the horizontal
carpet-covered post that I installed above the computer as a "safety rail"
(because he would hang off the edge, and since he is blind I was worried
that he might sometime fall onto the hard corners of the computer).

But: neither cat *ever* scratches on the carpeting on the floor, and
neither scratches on furniture.

You can see some pictures of Duffy and Holly on their cat tree if you will
click on the second link under my signature. There is also a picture that
shows how the cat tree is delivered from CreateACatCondo -- it looks sort of
like a mummy. It is delivered completely assembled and shipping is included
in the cost, so it is not as pricey as it appears when you first look at the
prices. I sound like a salesperson for them, but this really is the
sturdiest and best-made cat tree I have seen.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly)
http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in")

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composed with style:
What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture,
the cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not
only the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

I don't believe that to be the case in my experience. When they
scratch the carpet on a scratching post, they are marking it with
scent glands in their paw pads. They will continue to go back to
again and again. I've also heard its a good idea to leave a
scratching post all narled and stringy because it is satisfying to
them to see what they've accomplished. lol I have no problems with
cats scratching the carpet or anything else for that matter. Now. I
used to but the oldest was retrained and the new ones "copied offa
him".

In ,
composed with style:
What do you think about their comment:

"And: When you teach your cat to scratch on carpet cat furniture,
the cat will probably also scratch on the carpet in your home, not
only the cat furniture. "

Is that true?

I don't believe that to be the case in my experience. When they
scratch the carpet on a scratching post, they are marking it with
scent glands in their paw pads. They will continue to go back to
again and again. I've also heard its a good idea to leave a
scratching post all narled and stringy because it is satisfying to
them to see what they've accomplished. lol I have no problems with
cats scratching the carpet or anything else for that matter. Now. I
used to but the oldest was retrained and the new ones "copied offa
him".

So if I get a fancy "cat condo" so she can scratch as well as perch,
how many other small scratching posts should I have throughout the
house?

I'd plan to put her litter box on the upper floor, condo and food on
the main floor, and we also spend time in the basement, which is
finished.


Another claw question (remember, I'm new to cat behavior), when she's
content, she "kneads" her paws/claws. I know she's just being happy,
but it hurts the legs when she's in your lap. Can a cat be made to
understand that her claws cause pain, or do you just get used to it?

My son got an awakening today. He was trying to get her to play with
a little stuffed animal. When she finally did make a grab for it, he
wasn't ready, and ended up with a Band-Aid. I think he respects the
claws now. :-)