Archive for March 26th, 2010
If you’re having any issues with your cat scratching or clawing your furniture, make sure that you invest in a cat tree lined in carpet or sisal. This will encourage the cat to scratch in more appropriate places than the antique couch that was passed down by your mother. The best chance you have of a cat tree deterring your cat from scratching is by purchasing the tree when the cat is young, so they grow up knowing that’s where they should scratch.
To encourage your cat to use his tree, make sure the tree is next to a window or somewhere where there is a lot of direct light. Cats love to stretch out and laze in the warm sun, and they’re a lot more likely to use that multi level cat tree if it gets a bit of light and warmth. And if you want to keep the tree in its best condition, make sure that the cat’s nails are trimmed regularly. This will ensure that the carpet isn’t shredded too quickly.