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Scratching furniture
I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru
1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? |
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Buy a large, very sturdy cat tree. You can probably find one for around
180.00. Also, by some sticky paws sheets to put on the parts of the couch he likes to scratch (can be found at same store you get cat tree at). You won't need to leave it on forever, just until you get him used to the scratch tree. I would, peronally, get two trees. A large one and a half one. Mine use their continuously. I, of course, have three cats, but still even one should have a choice of surfaces. See our set up: http://tinyurl.com/3b8be or http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...o.com/kchuplis "B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? |
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Buy a large, very sturdy cat tree. You can probably find one for around
180.00. Also, by some sticky paws sheets to put on the parts of the couch he likes to scratch (can be found at same store you get cat tree at). You won't need to leave it on forever, just until you get him used to the scratch tree. I would, peronally, get two trees. A large one and a half one. Mine use their continuously. I, of course, have three cats, but still even one should have a choice of surfaces. See our set up: http://tinyurl.com/3b8be or http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...o.com/kchuplis "B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? |
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Here is one in demonstration
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...&.dnm=13db.jpg Pearl is the biggest user of this tree. It's a half perch I got at Petco for about 60 dollars. Notice the flat one on the floor that is all torn up. That is Pearl's favorite. "Karen" wrote in message ... Buy a large, very sturdy cat tree. You can probably find one for around 180.00. Also, by some sticky paws sheets to put on the parts of the couch he likes to scratch (can be found at same store you get cat tree at). You won't need to leave it on forever, just until you get him used to the scratch tree. I would, peronally, get two trees. A large one and a half one. Mine use their continuously. I, of course, have three cats, but still even one should have a choice of surfaces. See our set up: http://tinyurl.com/3b8be or http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...o.com/kchuplis "B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? |
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Here is one in demonstration
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...&.dnm=13db.jpg Pearl is the biggest user of this tree. It's a half perch I got at Petco for about 60 dollars. Notice the flat one on the floor that is all torn up. That is Pearl's favorite. "Karen" wrote in message ... Buy a large, very sturdy cat tree. You can probably find one for around 180.00. Also, by some sticky paws sheets to put on the parts of the couch he likes to scratch (can be found at same store you get cat tree at). You won't need to leave it on forever, just until you get him used to the scratch tree. I would, peronally, get two trees. A large one and a half one. Mine use their continuously. I, of course, have three cats, but still even one should have a choice of surfaces. See our set up: http://tinyurl.com/3b8be or http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kch...o.com/kchuplis "B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? |
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"B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? I agree with Karen. Get a nice big cat tree with various textures to scratch on. They are worth every penny spent on them. Spray it with catnip and feed your cat treats on it. Location can make a difference so put it near the couch to start as that seems to be where he likes to scratch. Use the sticky tape on the couch until the cat gets the picture. W |
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"B G" wrote in message ... I know this subject has probably been covered but I scrolled back thru 1500 posts and couldn't find it. When I first got my cat he'd scratch the couch. I got him a scratching post and got him to use it. Problem is he kept growing and growing. Now he's huge! He outgrew the post and my Girlfriend moved out which left just he and I in the Apt. I began to let him scratch on the couch. (It was old I didn't care) Now I've moved into a new apt wih all new furniture. He's tearing up my brand new couch. I realize its not his fault but I need to stop him from doing this fast! He's 2 1/2 yrs old and very big. I bought some spray from the pet store thats supposed to stop him from scratching the furniture but it does'nt work. Bought him a bigger scratching post today and sprayed it wih cat-nip spray but he's still using the couch. What do I do? I love him to death and I know this is all my fault(I've spoiled him rotten!) He's only doing what I've allowed him to do for the past 2 yrs but I need to protect my new furniture. What can I do? I agree with Karen. Get a nice big cat tree with various textures to scratch on. They are worth every penny spent on them. Spray it with catnip and feed your cat treats on it. Location can make a difference so put it near the couch to start as that seems to be where he likes to scratch. Use the sticky tape on the couch until the cat gets the picture. W |
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