DanceWhale Anti Scratch Cat Training Tape, 4 inches x 33 Yards Clear Double-Sided Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape - Furniture Protector for Couch, Carpet, Doors, Counter Tops

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It’s also worth adding that some cats suffer from pica and might try to eat the tape, no matter the adhesive on its surface. When you bring the scratching post home, place it in front of the area that has seen the most damage from your cat. Gently take your cat and wipe their paws down the post – this puts their scent on it. It also shows the cat what they should do with the post once they have it. A cat scratch deterrent is simply a product that helps prevent your cat from scratching a particular surface. Cat scratch deterrents work in one or more of the following ways: 1. They Make a Surface Less Appealing for Cats to Scratch. Some cats simply enjoy the feeling that scratching certain materials can give them. Carpet, for example, might feel great to some cats, so they continue to scratch it even if you have given them a wonderful scratching post to play with. They might even continue if they have access to the great outdoors and all the trees they want.

With continued use, these deterrents may cause your cat to develop a negative association with the scratching surface over time. You may eventually be able to phase out the device itself once your cat starts avoiding the area on his own. The 5 Best Cat Scratch Deterrents on the Market Frequent scratching can be a sign of anxiety in cats and it’s worth bringing the issue up with your veterinarian. On top of a proper course of treatment, you might also consider using a calming spray like this to discourage destructive scratching and help your cat feel more comfortable at home.Frisco 33.5-inch Sisal Scratching Post: This scratching post is similar to the Smartcat Ultimate, but with a faux-fur-covered base and top, it's less aesthetically pleasing. Like the SmartCat Ultimate Post, my cats did not use the Frisco scratcher, likely because of its imposing column shape. Penetration test: I used the same three tools in the penetration test. I conducted three trials with each tool as I attempted to make a hole through the material. First, I applied light pressure, then medium pressure, and finally, my full strength. Wood is an excellent material for your cat to scratch; it’s just the right texture to pull off the old, outers sheath of the claw and reveal the new one beneath. While scratching is a completely natural behavior for all cats, cats who suffer from anxiety or stress may exhibit the behavior more frequently. Creating a calm, stress-free environment for your cat might help reduce unwanted scratching behavior. If chronic anxiety is a problem for your cat, a pheromone diffuser that plugs into the wall might be a good option. If your cat tends to express his anxiety by scratching specific surfaces, a deterrent spray that contains pheromones might help. 4. They Startle Your Cat When He Approaches the Area You Want To Protect.

Additionally, since it is transparent, it’s not going to appear obvious after being applied to your furniture. Pros: Transparent, flexible, made from durable marine-grade vinyl, withstands sharp claws, easy to install with upholstery twist pins, waterproof, comes in four sizes, can be cut down to smaller sizes, long-lasting Soft Claws Cat Nail Caps allow your cat to scratch and use their paws naturally without causing damage to your furniture. If there is no appropriate wood surface for your cat, take a look carefully around your home and you might discover tiny scratch marks in various places. This is where your cat has experimented with finding the right place to scratch. If they didn’t like it, they will have moved on to somewhere else, but the evidence of their experiment will be there if you look closely.The first, and possibly most obvious way to stop your cat from scratching your furniture, is to give them another area to scratch, like a scratching post or board. Your cat is more than just a guest in your household – he’s a member of the family and deserves to be treated as such. This means making accommodations in your home to keep your cat comfortable while enabling him to enact his instinctual behaviors.