cat scratching

[pnance]

Thanks everyone, you've given me some great ideas..

Put catnip on your existing scratching posts and move them closer.

Buy a cardboard cat scratcher. Some cats prefer to rip the cardboard over ripping the carpeting. (My mom's cat prefers this, especially with catnip.)

I hadn't thought to try catnip (he loves nip) on his scratching posts, so that might help. I've already moved one closer to that area trying to get him to use it instead. I confess I have no idea what a cardboard cat scratcher is? Can I get it at petsmart? The wicker and and hanging sisal rope won't work with him. He used to live with my mom and she had a wicker chair he tried to use as a scratching post which she used a squirt bottle on him every time he did so he won't go near wicker. He also hates going up a post he only likes them on the ground (he's a little quirky. )

Try getting a scratching post with the same material that your carpeting in your kitchen is made of. Spray it with spray catnip. Everytime he starts to scratch in the kitchen, pick him up and bring him over to his post..)

Do they have spray catnip, I've only seen it in the "flake" form? We have some extra carpeting down in the garage I could try putting over his existing scratching posts with the catnip both you and AbbyMom suggested.

I am going to get him some Softpaws for Christmas...LOL. They're inexpensive and work great

I've heard of softpaws but have always been a little reluctant with M.C. One little upset and he starts spraying in the house and ripping his own fur out. Any idea if cats can tell there on? Is there an adjustment period while they get used to them? I confess if it comes down to this or my carpet he'll get the softpaws..