Like real estate, location is key when it comes to the successful placement of scratching posts. Put the scratching post close to a window where sunlight shines through. Or perhaps on a draft-free spot in the house where your pet cat likes spending time. You could also place a scratching post right next to the furniture piece that your cat has taken to scratching.
If the scratching post is placed in a spot that is not as accessible, your cat might ignore it in favor of the sofa that is nearer to her favorite spot. If your pet cat still does not pay attention to the scratching post, try relocating it. She might just dislike the location because perhaps another cat has claimed the spot. By relocating the scratching post or getting more than one, you are giving your cat options.
Try making the items that your cat scratches (that she should not) less appealing by sticking tape, the double-sided kind. Also, try placing some aluminum foil below these areas. There are cats that do not like how foil sounds and most dislike things that can stick onto their fur. Try the double-sided strips of tape used when installing carpets. Most local hardware stores have this. Ensure that the tape does not harm the furniture or your cat. Another thing you can try is taping some inflated balloons onto the problem spots. When your pet cat pops a balloon as she scratches on, she will definitely not scratch there anymore. A sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should warrant a call to your animal clinic Washington DC. Click here to set an appointment.
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