Hi everyone!! My boy Telly is about 8 months old now we guess.... Ever since I got him he scratches things he shouldn't- I have all kinds of scratching things - I've catnipped them to death -- told him NO! when he scratches something he shouldnt - move him to the scratcher - etc... it seems that he does it out of spite - all I have to do is look at him and he runs away when he's scratching something he shouldnt. I got a new couch last week - all I had before was a used loveseat - and I need a couch for guests to sleep on when they come.. it's microfiber - the sales person said cats don't like it cuz it's smooth - he was scratching it only moments after it was delivered!! I put sticky paws on it - and it helps a lil - but i can't put sticky paws everywhere. So on Friday i bought a package of "softpaws" the lil caps that go over their nails, I followed the directions - made sure they are all fitting snugly....he seemed fine afterwards - but yesterday he's starting BITING the new couch cushions - tearing and gnawing at them - I used bitter apple spray and that seems to have helped - now he's running around like a nut - he doesnt seem to be in pain?? I followed the directions to take the soft paws off - but they dont seem to budge as they should...... I've played with him - worn him out to the point he's panting... it's not lack of play - I gave him tons of treats after applying the softpaws - he's lost 3 of them so far - within the first 2 hours - he was biting at them... He's attacking me in my bed and this morning I left the bathroom door open - and he jumped in the tub was "digging" - he's never done this before..... what can I do?? what am i doing wrong? im sorry this was long but I feel helpless! At the same time, he's been cuddly, and sleeping and eating normally....
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