How to keep cat from scratching sofa

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She doesn't use scratching post, and my son refuses to declaw her.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Fix UPVC Angle to Sofa. or Ban the Cat .............

Holly Kinchlea-Brown · Answer

THere are plastic tips that you can purchase for her claws...they go on like little sleeves and last for a month or two...

Bijous · Answer

Her claws need to be clipped on a regular basis.
Use double stick tape on the areas where she likes to scratch.
Put her scratch post right where she's scratching and put her paws on the post. Some cats need to be taught to scratch the post.
Use a water pistol each time she ignores the post and starts for the couch.

Judy · Answer

There is a type of clear plastic material you can affix to your couch with upholstery pins. Cats hate the feel of it.

Judy · Answer

AMAZON: Set Of 2 Cat Couch Plastic Protectors By Easyology Pets: Extra Durable Vinyl Scratch Guards With Pins-Maximum Nearly-Invisible Protection For Your Furniture With Easy Installation

Barbara Baldwin · Answer

Kudos to your son!😠😠

Bijous · Answer

Put scratching posts at all 4 corners. And use a water gun. And clip her nails. Cats are not stupid. If they know they can get away with something they will no matter what the age. Just because she's 14 is no excuse for allowing bad behavior.

Sharon · Answer

I put clear contact paper on new sofa on corners where cat liked to scratch. It broker her of the habit. I used quilting pins to hold in place.

Sharon · Answer

PS I cut my cats nails with nail clippers. Declawing would be like cutting off the tips of your fingers, very painful and leads to all kinds of complications for cats.

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