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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
Howdy y'all! Long time no me. I hope the trolls and idiots have been
quiet, or that the smack downs have at least been satisfying. Rudy has taken to scratching the leather furniture. I have put tall, sisal scratching posts at every corner (yes, that's a lot with 2 couches, 1 that is alway from the wall, and a chair), but the little **** goes around them half the time. I've tried all the other stuff... catnip on the posts, trimming his nails, shaking a can of pennies, putting a variety of scratchers out and around, but he's still doing some damage. I must not be very bright because I'm about to take delivery of brand new leather sofas. I'm wondering what scratch deterrents are safe on leather. I'd like to try them on the old furniture while it's still here. The tape stuff for clawing is marked as not safe for leather, so are all the sprays I've found (so far). Does anyone have any first-hand experience here, with a product that works but that won't harm leather? Obviously there is no risk of Rudy suddenly losing his home, or his toes. I'd cut off my own right arm before I gave him up or let someone mutilate him, but I'd like to keep him from scratching the new furniture. Remember, this is the same cat that can unlock and open doors... His recent quest to tear up the furniture has been quite impressive! I am convinced he is doing this to punish me. If I take too long to get his meals served up, he will go right around the dang scratching posts and go at the leather. By the way, Levi is doing really well. No bladder crystals and no outbreaks of herpes in a while. Both boys are slim and trim and active and driving me nuts, in a good way. |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:27:33 -0500, Lynne
wrote: Howdy y'all! Long time no me. I hope the trolls and idiots have been quiet, or that the smack downs have at least been satisfying. Rudy has taken to scratching the leather furniture. I have put tall, sisal scratching posts at every corner (yes, that's a lot with 2 couches, 1 that is alway from the wall, and a chair), but the little **** goes around them half the time. I've tried all the other stuff... catnip on the posts, trimming his nails, shaking a can of pennies, putting a variety of scratchers out and around, but he's still doing some damage. I must not be very bright because I'm about to take delivery of brand new leather sofas. I'm wondering what scratch deterrents are safe on leather. I'd like to try them on the old furniture while it's still here. The tape stuff for clawing is marked as not safe for leather, so are all the sprays I've found (so far). Does anyone have any first-hand experience here, with a product that works but that won't harm leather? Obviously there is no risk of Rudy suddenly losing his home, or his toes. I'd cut off my own right arm before I gave him up or let someone mutilate him, but I'd like to keep him from scratching the new furniture. Remember, this is the same cat that can unlock and open doors... His recent quest to tear up the furniture has been quite impressive! I am convinced he is doing this to punish me. If I take too long to get his meals served up, he will go right around the dang scratching posts and go at the leather. By the way, Levi is doing really well. No bladder crystals and no outbreaks of herpes in a while. Both boys are slim and trim and active and driving me nuts, in a good way. I just put up with scratched leather I saw on Utube some guy who put cat claw covers over his cats claws Mean Kitty song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo&hl=un The plastic claw sleeves were on a "sparta update" but can't find it Googled and found this http://life.familyeducation.com/cats...are/45697.html Claw Covers Another alternative to declawing is to have soft plastic covers applied to your cat's claws about once a month. Your vet or a groomer can apply them, or you can do it yourself. Claw covers can be useful for preventing destructive scratching while training or retraining appropriate behavior. A set lasts about a month, and if they're properly applied, your cat won't be able to remove them. Petzl -- I am.You are.We are Australian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSoGJQkKDYk&hl=un |
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Petzl wrote:
I just put up with scratched leather I saw on Utube some guy who put cat claw covers over his cats claws Mean Kitty song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo&hl=un The plastic claw sleeves were on a "sparta update" but can't find it Googled and found this http://life.familyeducation.com/cats...are/45697.html Claw Covers Another alternative to declawing is to have soft plastic covers applied to your cat's claws about once a month. Your vet or a groomer can apply them, or you can do it yourself. Claw covers can be useful for preventing destructive scratching while training or retraining appropriate behavior. A set lasts about a month, and if they're properly applied, your cat won't be able to remove them. Oh, you must be talking about soft paws. I considered those, but I'm thinking those would be frustrating for him to wear, never being able to get a good scratch in. I want a product I can put on the leather that will deter him so he will stick to the the scratching posts. Oh, and the new hand tufted wool rug. He really likes that! *sigh* |
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:09:28 -0500, Lynne
wrote: Petzl wrote: I just put up with scratched leather I saw on Utube some guy who put cat claw covers over his cats claws Mean Kitty song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo&hl=un The plastic claw sleeves were on a "sparta update" but can't find it Googled and found this http://life.familyeducation.com/cats...are/45697.html Claw Covers Another alternative to declawing is to have soft plastic covers applied to your cat's claws about once a month. Your vet or a groomer can apply them, or you can do it yourself. Claw covers can be useful for preventing destructive scratching while training or retraining appropriate behavior. A set lasts about a month, and if they're properly applied, your cat won't be able to remove them. Oh, you must be talking about soft paws. I considered those, but I'm thinking those would be frustrating for him to wear, never being able to get a good scratch in. I want a product I can put on the leather that will deter him so he will stick to the the scratching posts. Oh, and the new hand tufted wool rug. He really likes that! *sigh* Soft paws is it google gives http://tinyurl.com/cnucdz and in a range of colors -- Petzl Battle Hymn of the Republic http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=JCqZ-9-lDEo http://tinyurl.com/8vqqxd |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
On Feb 15, 11:27*pm, Lynne wrote:
Howdy y'all! *Long time no me. *I hope the trolls and idiots have been quiet, or that the smack downs have at least been satisfying. Rudy has taken to scratching the leather furniture. *I have put tall, sisal scratching posts at every corner (yes, that's a lot with 2 couches, 1 that is alway from the wall, and a chair), but the little **** goes around them half the time. *I've tried all the other stuff... catnip on the posts, trimming his nails, shaking a can of pennies, putting a variety of scratchers out and around, but he's still doing some damage. Have you tried something simple, like draping a sheet over that part of the couch, or putting a clear carpet runner, wrong side up? Does he use his other scratchers regularly? He shouldn't be scratching the leather if he has a preferred surface. Our youngest (five months) wasn't happy with most of our scratchers, so I bit the bullet and bought the Ultimate Cat Scratcher: http://www.esmartcat.com/shopping/Ul...ching_Post.htm She adores it, and it's a serious piece of furniture. I recommend it. |
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:26:11 +1100, Petzl wrote:
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:09:28 -0500, Lynne wrote: Petzl wrote: I just put up with scratched leather I saw on Utube some guy who put cat claw covers over his cats claws Mean Kitty song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qit3ALTelOo&hl=un The plastic claw sleeves were on a "sparta update" but can't find it Googled and found this http://life.familyeducation.com/cats...are/45697.html Claw Covers Another alternative to declawing is to have soft plastic covers applied to your cat's claws about once a month. Your vet or a groomer can apply them, or you can do it yourself. Claw covers can be useful for preventing destructive scratching while training or retraining appropriate behavior. A set lasts about a month, and if they're properly applied, your cat won't be able to remove them. Oh, you must be talking about soft paws. I considered those, but I'm thinking those would be frustrating for him to wear, never being able to get a good scratch in. I want a product I can put on the leather that will deter him so he will stick to the the scratching posts. Oh, and the new hand tufted wool rug. He really likes that! *sigh* Soft paws is it google gives http://tinyurl.com/cnucdz and in a range of colors I think it need not be permanent just give you time to dissuade the cat from scratching leather As cat is doing this in a mooching exercise you need to whack it one between the eyes A whacking tool is something that won't hurt cat but make a fair noise. A good one is the soft hollow cardboard roll from the center of a Paper Tower or cling wrap roll. It's not the force of the whack that counts, it's the noise, you can also do the loud NO same time. This roll should fit easily out of the way beside you. Again it need only be more of a tap than a whack but the louder noise it makes the better Bet you only have to do this once followed by a good loving snuggle and a brush to reassure cat. leave the "tool" by the couch/chair and cat should avoid it Tapping this roll on your hand when you see it scratching other inappropriate objects will from then on alert cat "it's not on" stop Anyhow see what others think of this approach? Petzl -- FREEDOM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M17qFKXSMiw&hl=un |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
"Petzl" wrote As cat is doing this in a mooching exercise you need to whack it one between the eyes A whacking tool is something that won't hurt cat but make a fair noise. A good one is the soft hollow cardboard roll from the center of a Paper Tower or cling wrap roll. It's not the force of the whack that counts, it's the noise, you can also do the loud NO same time. Right. It is never necessary, and it is never, ever advisable to hit a cat. |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:17:03 -0500, "cybercat"
wrote: "Petzl" wrote As cat is doing this in a mooching exercise you need to whack it one between the eyes A whacking tool is something that won't hurt cat but make a fair noise. A good one is the soft hollow cardboard roll from the center of a Paper Tower or cling wrap roll. It's not the force of the whack that counts, it's the noise, you can also do the loud NO same time. Right. It is never necessary, and it is never, ever advisable to hit a cat. And I've got to agree Petzl -- I am.You are.We are Australian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSoGJQkKDYk&hl=un |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
"Petzl" wrote in message ... On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:17:03 -0500, "cybercat" wrote: "Petzl" wrote As cat is doing this in a mooching exercise you need to whack it one between the eyes A whacking tool is something that won't hurt cat but make a fair noise. A good one is the soft hollow cardboard roll from the center of a Paper Tower or cling wrap roll. It's not the force of the whack that counts, it's the noise, you can also do the loud NO same time. Right. It is never necessary, and it is never, ever advisable to hit a cat. And I've got to agree If only because, you can see them thinking, "you have to sleep some time, asshole." |
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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
"Rene S." wrote in message ... Have you tried something simple, like draping a sheet over that part of the couch, or putting a clear carpet runner, wrong side up? Does he use his other scratchers regularly? He shouldn't be scratching the leather if he has a preferred surface. Our youngest (five months) wasn't happy with most of our scratchers, so I bit the bullet and bought the Ultimate Cat Scratcher: http://www.esmartcat.com/shopping/Ul...ching_Post.htm She adores it, and it's a serious piece of furniture. I recommend it. ==================================== I have one like that, and it isn't as tall. Only 2' tall, but everyone loves it. They stretch to scratch on it by lowering their hind legs and arching their backs while stretching to scratch. The size of it allows me to move it where it's needed, and I do as I read here, move it to favorite corners of the furniture. Works for us. |
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