![]() First of all invest in several heavy duty cat scratching posts.It is vital that you create a very positive scratching environment for your cat, give them scratching options that are so good that they will choose them over your carpet every time. If your cat is slowly shredding your carpet to bits despite your best efforts to dissuade them don’t despair.Ĭats can be taught to stop scratching carpet and furniture it just takes a bit of persuasion and patience. How To Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Carpet Unfortunately you may also find plenty of claw husks all over your carpet, so make sure you wear slippers until your cat has learned to avoid mutilating your carpet. This will prevent the claws from becoming too big and bulky and will keep them sharp and strong. ![]() Scratching your carpet will allow your cat to shed the dead claw husks allowing the new ones to grow through. One of the positive sides to scratching is that it removes the need to trim your cat’s claws which can be an uncomfortable and stressful procedure. This is important, particularly when your cat spends a lot of time sleeping, as it allows them to reactivate their muscles and get them ready for action. Scratching also allows your cat to get a good full-body stretch, your carpet allows them to stretch every muscle in their body. Not only does scratching leave a visual mark but it also allows them to leave their scent behind so that any other cat can both see and smell that they are in someone’s territory.Ĭats release hormones when scratching through their paw pads, not only does this mark the territory as their own but the hormones also help your cat to be able to relax, safe in the knowledge that they are at home. ![]() Scratching is one way in which cats (both domestic pets and big wild cats) mark their territory. A guide to stopping a kitten from scratching and biting Marking Their Territory ![]()
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