Scratching comes naturally for cats. But when they are exposed to stressors, this can trigger excessive scratching that can destroy furniture, window and door frames, carpets, etc. Here are some ways to discourage stress-related scratching in cats:
If your cat is scratching on furniture, door frame, post, or carpet, make these surfaces non-scratch friendly by covering them with foil or placing a scratching post on the spot. If the cat can’t get to it easily, that can deter him from running his claws on any ‘illegal scratching surface”.
If you have have a multi-cat household, stress levels of your cats tend to be higher. Making sure that there are enough resources for everyone can help address the issue. There should be enough food and water bowls, litter boxes, scratching posts, toys, cat beds, vertical spaces, etc. for all cats. Place them in strategic areas in your home so each cat will be more comfortable using them.
Provide multiple scratching posts of various heights, orientation (vertical, horizontal, angled, etc.), and material (sisal, rope, carpet, etc.)
Do consult your vet Frisco, TX if you have any questions and/or concerns about your pet’s behavior. More details here: https://planotxvets.com/
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