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  1. #1
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    How short are you trimming his nails? This page has pictures showing how short you should cut. I know you said you tried a cat repellant spray, but have you tried Feliway? It's a cat pheromone spray that can help reduce/eliminate scratching. Like you and others have said, it's a desire for attention, so it may help if you increase the amount of attention you give him and tire him out by playing with him before you cut off his access to the bedroom. I would try your two suggestions (nail caps and a baby gate) too. If you really feel like you need to give him up, I would definitely look into some local organizations that can take him (I can help you find some if you need it) before you surrender him to the humane society. Hope you can solve this issue.

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    Malibu's Mom is right. Feliway is great to help calm him down. I use it all the time when my cats get riled up. It has an enzyme in it only cats can detect and works immediately!! Stacking baby gates in the doorway helps too.

    Years ago, before I learned all these neat tricks I tried to keep RB MooShoo out. He ruined the carpet in the doorway. I finally gave up and just kept the door open. I never should've shut it to begin with!! I sure miss him.

    Declaw him and you'll have more problems you ever could imagine, i.e., litterbox issues, pain constantly, biting., to name a few.

    Another suggestion would be to have "Soft Paws" put on them. They can scratch all they want but it won't do any damage.

    I do hope you can resolve this issue without resorting to torturing your cat for something that comes naturally to him. He loves you and WANTS to be wth you!!

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    Please don't declaw him because this will only make things worse. He may then start biting. Is there a reason why he can't be in the bedroom with you?

    I used to keep my bedroom door open all of the time so my cats could come and go but now I can't because Alani & Blaze are still very destructive and they'll tear up anything that is paper. I also have two computers in my bedroom and I don't trust them around them right now. Luckily they're used to being out of both bedrooms so they haven't tried to tear up my carpet. I hope that you'll be able to find a solution to this problem. Good luck.

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    Try the sticky sheets (can't remember specific name). We got these to keep Jax from scratching up Bruce's speaker and monitors in the studio. They have really helped.
    With it being on the floor what you might want to do is put the sticky sheet (you can buy them at most pet stores) on a large piece of cardboard and place it in front of the door when you are not home or in bed. That way it is easy to move when you need to.
    When I purchased my sticky sheets the cashier told me he did this with his cat because his cat was darting out the door every time it opened. You should be able to eventually remove the sticky sheets and the cat will stay away. We haven't removed them from the speakers yet. I should try it and see what he does.

    Good luck!! I hope you can figure something out besides declawing or getting rid of him.
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    Well, my suggestion is to leave the bedroom door open, that way you'll get less problems. Your cat doesn't understand why he can't go in there and be with you. If you let him in, he will most likely calm down and go to sleep. Take a few weeks to get used to him being there and you'll all relax.

    If he's very active during night, Feliway might be a good solution. Try it! Please don't declaw him!

    When I first got a cat, I said: He's not sleeping in our bed! What did I know!

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    Right on Randi!!!!

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!

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    Well if less problems is loss of sleep, tired all day, and dragging by the time I get off work at 11 pm then yes right on Randi. I am such a light sleeper that having three cats jumping on and off the bed, walking around, purring by my head that I don't sleep well. I am not keeping them out just because I do not want to spend time with my cats. I am not some big meanie! I am trying to leave it open on a trial basis to see how it goes. So far it hasn't been too bad so we might start leaving it open. Believe me declawing is going to be a last option and it is not one that will be taken lightly. I know that it has caused behavior problems in some cats. I know what the procedure is and really dislike the whole thing and that it is so commonly done. This post isn't meant to be an issue on declawing but just some suggestions on some behavior training for Riley.

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