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safe product to deter scratching on leather?
Rene S. wrote:
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 8 scratchers just like that. Plus a big tree, multi-level climbing condo dealie, and several different horizontal scratchers. Rudy uses them all, but he still goes for the couches sometimes. He's probably thinking, "wheeeeee! Variety!!" I've gotten some great advice in this thread, and I appreciate it - thank you all - but I still want to know if there is a product I can use on the leather that will deter him. Something that won't hurt it (or the cats, of course). I trim his nails at least twice a month, he still causes damage. I will not spray him with water, or hit him (of course). And as to covering up the furniture with sheets, that's not an option. I like sitting on the leather. I like the way it feels and the way it looks, or else I wouldn't have bought it. It's our living room, we use it all the time. Not just for company, it's for living. The dogs like it, too. :-) Sooooo if anyone knows of a product I can spray on the leather that is effective and safe, please let me know. Even if its label advises against using it on leather, if you've tried it with no damage, I want to know. Thanks! |
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* And as to covering up the furniture with sheets, that's not an option.. * I like sitting on the leather. *I like the way it feels and the way it looks, or else I wouldn't have bought it. *It's our living room, we use it all the time. *Not just for company, it's for living. *The dogs like it, too. *:-) FWIW, my suggestions for using a sheet and/or carpet runner were meant to be used when you were not on the furniture. I understand that it's meant to be used, and these items are easily removed before lounging. |
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"Rene S." wrote in message ... FWIW, my suggestions for using a sheet and/or carpet runner were meant to be used when you were not on the furniture. I understand that it's meant to be used, and these items are easily removed before lounging. I'd cover it with a sheet and find the scratchers kitty cannot resist and place them near. Then kick myself for not covering it when I forget. |
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cybercat wrote:
I'd cover it with a sheet and find the scratchers kitty cannot resist and place them near. Then kick myself for not covering it when I forget. LOL !! |
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"Lynne" wrote in message ... cybercat wrote: I'd cover it with a sheet and find the scratchers kitty cannot resist and place them near. Then kick myself for not covering it when I forget. LOL !! Hi there! Nice to see you posting again. |
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cybercat wrote:
Hi there! Nice to see you posting again. You may see more of me... they are both out of control NUTS lately! They act like they are always starving, even though they get the same amount of food every day, at the same time. God I could set my watch by them. Now they are both healthy and lean and active and tearing up the place. Things were quieter when Rudy was fat, hehe. |
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On Feb 16, 12:27*am, Lynne wrote:
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 hope this ain't you but anyway let them scratch till the cows come home cause when their gone, you don't care youll be sitting there looking at the shiny couch (it's not like it's real leather anyway) all choked up cause the cats gone and, yule see an image of you detering her from having a blast sharpening her claws get rid of the cat if she can't be a cat whied you get her? something to pet on? give the cat the couch she's earned it cats have done more for you, than anything stupid couch |
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"bartlet" wrote in message ... On Feb 16, 12:27 am, Lynne wrote: 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 hope this ain't you but anyway let them scratch till the cows come home cause when their gone, you don't care youll be sitting there looking at the shiny couch (it's not like it's real leather anyway) all choked up cause the cats gone and, yule see an image of you detering her from having a blast sharpening her claws get rid of the cat if she can't be a cat whied you get her? something to pet on? give the cat the couch she's earned it cats have done more for you, than anything stupid couch ******************* I don't really think anyone thinks this is cute any more. But you can keep trying. |
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On Feb 24, 10:01*am, "cybercat" wrote: I don't really think anyone thinks this is cute any more. But you can keep trying. I am sorry for you, if your cat crossed over. very sorry about that. I read another post, you mention, dh removed some of your cats personal affects and how helpful that was well, I am sorry for you, about your cat Thoughts in Purrs B |
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"bartlet" wrote in message ... ** On Feb 24, 10:01 am, "cybercat" wrote: I don't really think anyone thinks this is cute any more. But you can keep trying. I am sorry for you, if your cat crossed over. She's fine. Because I caught it early, and paid for the surgery the next day, the tumor came out and it was benign. That was July. No further problems. It cost $350 total. very sorry about that. I read another post, you mention, dh removed some of your cats personal affects and how helpful that was well, I am sorry for you, about your cat If you gave a **** you would have followed the thread, Barry. I realize you've had good luck conning stupid cat women in this group, so I expect you will continue trying. Just don't shovel any bull**** my way. It's a waste of your resources. |
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