Stray cats

Cats like to scratch, which is their specialty. The important thing is that they also like to scratch at the same part non-stop. It is easy to cause damage to the furniture in your home. So do you know why cats like to scratch constantly? How to train a cat not to scratch furniture?

This is because cats have abundant glands on their feet, which can secrete a sticky and smelly liquid. During the scratching process, the liquid adheres to the scratched surface. The smell of these mucus on the surface of the object will attract the cat to scratch at the same place again. In addition, after cats wake up and stretch themselves, they often engage in scratching behavior. According to these habits of cats, corresponding measures can be taken for training.

Before training, you should prepare a wooden post, which is 70 cm long and 20 cm thick. It should be fixed upright near the cat's nest to facilitate the cat's scratching. The texture of the wooden post should be solid.

Training should start with kittens. During training, bring the kitten to a wooden post, grab the cat's two front legs with both hands, place it on the wooden post, simulate the cat's scratching action, so that the secretion of the glands on the cat's feet can be applied On a wooden post. After many times of training, coupled with the attraction of the smell of secretions, the cat will go to the wooden pillars to scratch. If you develop this habit, it will stop scratching on the furniture, thereby protecting the cleanliness and beauty of the furniture.

For cats that have developed the habit of scratching furniture, during training, the outside of the scratched area should be covered with a plastic board, wooden board, etc., and then a cat should be placed at an appropriate position in front of the scratched area. Use the same method to train your cat to scratch on a solid wooden post or board. After the cat develops a habit, slowly move the wooden post or board to the place you want. The distance of moving the board each time should not be too large, preferably 5 to 10 centimeters, and it must not be done too hastily.