It is the nature of cats to grind their claws, so even if they are kept as pets, it is impossible for them to stop grinding their claws. For a little kitten, its claws are its most powerful weapons, so the aging cutin must be worn away from time to time to make it extremely sharp. In addition, the sweat glands on the cat's paws secrete a smell. When it scratches on furniture or walls, the smell remains. Just like dogs use urine to divide their territory, cats also need to divide themselves at home. sphere of influence. Nevertheless, if cats are allowed to grind their claws casually, the sofas, curtains, chairs, doors, wooden floors, wallpapers, etc. in the home will become shabby and terrible. Moreover, once the cat determines the place to grind its claws, it will go there again and again to grind its claws, which will cause even more serious losses. Therefore, responsible cat owners should start training their cats to develop good claw-sharpening habits as early as possible before the furniture is damaged.

Maine Coon Cat

"Gangster Boss" type cat

Cats leave their own scent by scratching, indicating that this is their territory, and also sending territorial information to other cats. These familiar smells can make cats feel safe at home, and can also tell other cats in the house: "This is my territory! If you want to stay here, prepare the protection fee first!"

​“Congenitally timid” cats

Cats who feel unsafe in the home may scratch more. The reason for the insecurity may be that a new cat has arrived at home, or the home environment has changed (moving, moving furniture, buying new furniture, etc.)

“Habits come naturally” type cats

Many cats like to hang on wallpaper, maybe because cats like the feeling of scratching wallpaper. For a cat, digging its claws into the wallpaper and watching small pieces of wallpaper fall down and become their toys is probably a very fulfilling thing. The thicker the wallpaper, the more significant their "achievement" will be! Over time, , claw grinding became a habit, and the "murdered" belongings were scattered all over the house.

​"Family Guardian" Cat

Many cats think that they are the owners of their home, so it is their unshirkable responsibility to protect their home. If your cat frequently sharpens his or her claws near a door, it may be a sign that they think potential intruders are coming through.

​To stop your cat from becoming a furniture terminator, teach her as early as possible how to choose the right place to sharpen her claws. First of all, prepare special claw sharpening tools. Prepare as many pieces as possible and place them in places where cats like to go.

If your cat starts scratching its claws on the furniture, say "no" immediately and take it to a scratching post. The owner can hold its front feet and make it grind its claws. The cat may be noisy at first, but after a few times, it will grind its claws patiently. Praise it when it sharpens its claws very skillfully, so that the cat will naturally remember the place where it sharpened its claws. If you can't wait, you can spray lemonade, essential oil, or other liquid with an unwelcome smell on the areas where you don't want it to grind its claws. However, once the smell disappears, the effect will not be obvious, so patient education is the most important.