How to let your cat use the scratchpad？

Why do cats like to scratch the sofa?

My couch is in tatters!

Buy a cat scratching board it does not go how to do?

Today take you to see how to make your cat use the cat scratching board biubiu ~

Before we start we must know.

They need to exercise their limb muscles, wear down sharp claws and release energy.

Therefore, cats will scratch the furniture.

In the process of scratching, cats will leave behind the smell to distinguish their territory.

So it is a technical task for cats to learn to use the scratching board!

1. The type of scratching board is important and varies from cat to cat

For different cats, we have to choose the right cat scratching board according to its claw grinding habits.

If the cat scratching board does not fit the interest, it will of course ignore.

Otherwise, the furniture will suffer.

Vertical cat scratching board

If the cat is used to standing on its hind legs and scratching the sofa armrests, bed legs and other facades with the furniture with its front paws.

Then you should use a vertical cat scratching board to adapt to the cat's habits.

Horizontal cat scratching board

Accordingly, if the cat is used to scratching the carpet, cushions and other horizontal surface of the furniture.

Then you should use the horizontal cat scratching board.

Combination, toy-type cat scratching board

If there are several cats at home, or cats are more playful and have more casual paw grinding habits.

You can use a combination or toy cat scratching board to meet a variety of needs.

Cat scratching board material usually comes from corrugated paper, sisal and the most common scratching board material is sisal rope, etc..

These can greatly meet the satisfaction of the cat scratching.

But beware of buying inexpensive rope material cat scratching board, because it is mostly made of chemical materials impregnated, the cat's health will produce substantial harm.

2. cat scratching board placed in a position of learning

Cat scratching board, cat scratching post is best placed in places where cats love to scratch. For example, next to the sofa, door, curtains.

There are some sisal pads and cat scratching boards that you can assemble yourself can be more easily installed or glued to the location you need.

Share some tips to entice your cat to use the cat scratching board

a. Sprinkle some catnip on the cat scratching board.

b. Place a plush toy on top of the cat scratching board.

c. Make the edges of the cat scratching board with fleece edges to increase the cat's desire.

PS: The intelligence of cats is not as high as that of dogs, and the degree of domestication is not as high, so you must be patient in guiding the process.

Be sure not to scold the cat, as mentioned earlier, claw grinding is a normal need for cats, not deliberate destruction.

Of course, in the case of cats have not yet learned to use the cat scratching board, or first to take you pooper scoopers to see how to protect the sofa.

How can I protect the sofa?

The easiest way: trim your kitty's nails regularly.

However, it is important to note: the sharpest tip of the cat can be trimmed, there is no need to cut it too short.

So that the cat has a "weapon" will be more secure, sometimes the shorter the cut, but will prompt the cat to scratch the sofa to grind claws more powerful.

Second, the cat likes to scratch places, such as sofa cushions, sofa feet next to the tape, because most cats are very uncomfortable with the feeling of tape.

3. Cat repellent

Finally, there is another way: let the cat learn to use the cat scratching board as soon as possible.

Cat repellent spray can be used on furniture to assist cats in learning how to use the scratch pad.

Punish the cat when it destroys the furniture.