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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The glue of some cat anti-scratch tapes is not strong enough, so it’s not going to remain on your couch for too long. As a third layer of protection for your furniture and other household surfaces, you might consider using nail caps. Also known as claw covers, nail caps are small silicone covers that slip over your cat’s nails. Pros: Flexible vinyl, fits medium-sized claws well, variety of colors, last four to six weeks, comes with 40 caps plus nontoxic adhesive and six applicators, affordable, doesn't interfere with natural scratching and claw extension As a cat owner, you have the opportunity to direct your cat’s impulses but trying to eliminate them entirely is both unfair and unlikely to be successful.

Mark territory: Cats have scent glands in their paws. So, as they're scratching around the house, they're actually marking their territory in different places. Releasing this scent allows other animals to know whose patch they're on.The On2Pets Skyline Sisal Cat Scratching Post has three poles and a wide, turf-covered base for happy vertical and horizontal scratching. Cats are drawn to rough materials which is why sisal- and carpet-covered scratching posts work so well. Unfortunately, upholstered furniture has a similar appeal. One of the simplest ways to deter scratching is to make the surface less appealing to your cat.

However, if you want to cover both ends of your couch, for example, you might want to consider getting a bigger size strictly for convenience and ease of use. The genius of the Sofa Scratcher Squared and its half-moon-shaped cousin, the Sofa Scratcher , is that its sisal-covered edges fit snugly against a couch or chair. This provides a cat with an appropriate place to scratch right at the center of the room where felines prefer to mark their territory, says Christine Calder, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist at Calder Veterinary Behavior Services. The Sofa Scratcher lines up flush against furniture, and its wood core prevents your cat from sinking their claws into the upholstery. We tested four floor scratchers and found the simple design of the Our Pets Double-Wide Cat Scratcher was the most universally attractive to our feline testers. This affordable scratcher made from recycled corrugated cardboard is 18 inches long and 10 inches wide and sits inside a cardboard frame. It also comes with a small bag of catnip to help entice cats. Pros: Three scratching posts of different heights, sisal-covered posts, broad base covered in scratchable artificial turf, holds up to 32 pounds 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.If you're a cat owner, you'll be familiar with the sounds of cats digging their claws into furniture nearby. You'll know the sound of their claws ripping through precious fabrics. Not to mention the cat hair that comes along with it. But alas, it doesn't need to be so heartbreaking when you can control what these kitties dig their claws into. The products reviewed above are designed to deter your cat from scratching, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. If you’re going to take action to keep your cat from scratching certain surfaces, you need to provide him with an alternative option.