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zebra25 (original poster member #29431) posted at 1:03 AM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
How do you get cats to stop scratching furniture?
DD has two indoor cats. They have a scratching post that they use. They still scratch the furniture. DD used the clear double sided tape but they just find another spot to scratch.
Is there anything else you can do?
Thanks!!
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FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 2:00 AM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
Water pistols. Make a loud cat-like yowl when you soak them. They will eventually learn. 
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outofsorts ( member #70701) posted at 3:18 AM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
Make sure you clip their nails! If their nails are cut short they won't do as much damage.
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 1:22 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
Keep their nails cut super short.
Train them not to do it. Which means being vigilant in keeping them from doing it. Water guns work really well, and tell them no just like you would a dog.
It takes persistence, and time but can be done. But my 2 get their nails trimmed weekly. If they are young healthy cats they may need every 3 day trims to keep the nails to short to do any damage.
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zebra25 (original poster member #29431) posted at 4:31 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
Thanks for the suggestions!!
I know she clips their nails but I'm pretty sure it's not done weekly. I will suggest that.
I will also suggest the water gun. I think most of the scratching is done while she is at work.
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Catwoman ( member #1330) posted at 4:53 PM on Thursday, December 9th, 2021
There is a product out there called "Soft Paws." They're basically nail caps for cats. They are very effective, but you have to replace them as the claws grow.
Try rubbing the posts with catnip.
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 1:46 AM on Friday, December 10th, 2021
If they're doing it when she is gone then they need locked up in a room with their box.
I think they make sprays that are a deterent too. I've never needed them. Make sure they love their scratchers too and have a few of them.
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zebra25 (original poster member #29431) posted at 2:02 AM on Friday, December 10th, 2021
Thanks!!
I will ask her about the claw covers and the spray.
They have a scratcher/tower that they love. Maybe I will get them one to use upstairs for Christmas.
Thanks for the suggestions. I've only had one cat and she was super sweet and easy.
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