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question about cats and leather sofa
We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? TIA |
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On 2004-12-31, ms. tonya penned:
We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? I can't give you direct experiences, but I have a feeling that this will be an awfully tough transition if they're used to being able to shred the couch. Even my cat, who's never been allowed to do so, will test the waters occasionally. She's also used to jumping up onto the couch and gripping with her claws; I figure I'll never untrain her of that habit, so I might as well give up on the idea of a leather couch. I wonder if you could buy a less expensive piece of leather furniture and guage their reaction, first? As you may have noticed, there's a recent post about a cat consistently peeing on a new leather couch. Might be good to have a heads-up first. Other thoughts: Start training your cats not to get on the couch, now. Other posters will probably have good recommendations for doing this. If you can't do this, I'd be nervous about bringing the couch into the house. When you do bring in the couch, use a plastic couch cover for a while, until you're sure they won't use claws. I know, ugly, but better than a damaged couch that you can't sell, right? -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
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"ms. tonya" wrote in message ... We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? TIA I don't have a leather sofa, but have had a leather recliner for about 15 years that hasn't suffered in the least. My current cat has never really gone near it and as I recall, my previous one, gently sat on it twice. My fabric sofa and loveseat haven't suffered either. Apart from your present sofa, are there other things in your home that are acceptable for them to scratch on such as carpeted posts? Trimming the claws does little to inhibit a cats natural instinct to claw. If you don't have posts in your home, then I suggest you invest in some and attempt to acquaint your cats with them between now and Spring. Cats will scratch on leather but from my readings and experience, the majority don't - if they are provided with an alternative. |
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"ms. tonya" wrote in message ... We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? TIA Do not buy the leather sofa. They are cold and tacky to boot. Your cats are a better investment. |
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Actually, I have a good experience! My two cats used to shred the old
fabric sofa. Got a new leather sofa - no problem. I think it's because the leather is the wrong type of "feel" on their paws, so they don't use it for sharpening their claws. HOWEVER - they do like to curl up and snooze so it means a regular wiping down the surface to remove cat hair. KR2T "ms. tonya" wrote: We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? TIA |
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I have leather sofa and I have to keep the back of it covered with a throw
because my one cat will walk over it to get the window. I haven't found any holes just little tiny pricks from her nails. This is the only place I have noticed any damage to the couch. Celeste "ms. tonya" wrote in message ... We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time. Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down we didn't raise too much fuss over this. I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running over new sofa and leaving pin size holes. Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it? TIA |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote:
On 2005-01-01, penned: We just bought a couple of suede couches this past fall and all it took was for the first 3 weeks leaving tin foil on the couches when we weren't around or in bed. After about 3 weeks the cats had lost interest but the tin foil is close by if needed (under each couch). That's pretty impressive to me, as it seems like suede would be much more tempting to cats than leather. I can just imagine my cat deciding to knead the couch! I don't think it's as attractive to cats as woven fabric but I imagine punctures will not heal as well a woven fabric. I have vowed not to startle the cats if any are caught on the couches because they probably will launch a little harder. -mhd |
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