Home remedies please

[catnapper]

I wrapped some cheap fabric around a piece of board, stapled it on the back and leaned it against the sofa/chair. They got used to using it and I moved it a little bit away from the chair each day til I could lean it against a wall. They went after the long board (it was 48" long and they could stretch really long on it) and ignored the chair afterwards. They LOVED the board. The fabric shredded pretty bad. I would periodically wrap new fabric around it.

[susanswatlin518]

Hi- first i heartily agree that clawing is never an option-and also furniture can be replaced but a cat or dog-whatever the pet is priceless. Having said that- i will seriously try the spray with vinegar and water. The thing with how i arranged my living room is- the chaise is right in front of the sliding glass doors which they of course adore watching the many squirrels and birds going about their duties-lol the edge where the scratches are is very close to my cats' vantage point. So it is very logical that they would scratch as they perch or leave the area. Not rocket science-4 sure! I think the vinegar would work. My babies are real individuals-haha they seem to be immune to scratching posts-lol there was one that was from the floor to the ceiling with three short perches which they really used-and soon they were knocking it down during the night. Maybe i will get one of those too. I tried one of those tv advertised scratching plastic things with catnip-well they looved the catnip and the little feature teaser on it- then they'd scratch right alongside it-haha i also had a fancy burgundy cat tree- noooo interest-lol can you imagine? Anyway- water/vinegar spray is the way i will go from here-thanks to all! Peace susanswatlin518

[susanswatlin518]

I also think that i will look into the rug tape-since it wouldn't really show much since the scratchmarks are minimal there on the chais. I also see that since i never really worried much before about scratching-not being able to afford this nicer furniture-it will be difficultmaybe. I am home a great deal of the time however which may help when i try the spraying. Again i appreciate the advice- you all rock! Susanswatlin518

[momcats13]

Packing tape!! The clear stuff that is on a dispenser. My guys won't go near it, but you really can't see it on the edge of a chair if someone comes by before you can rip it off.

[Laura's Babies]

Anything at that sliding glass doors is a open invitation for the cats. The temptation is to great for them to ignore such a prime spot. I would move that chaise away from those glass doors and put a cat perch there and everyone would be happy! Those doors are really a BIG draw.