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Gardening InformationTeach Cats To Use Scratching Posts
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Marilyn Pokorney
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Cats love and need to scratch. Once
they live in a home or flat they wish scratch any is accessible which normally turns out to be their owners better piece of furniture.
Here are several tips to help teach your cat to use a scratching post instead of your favorite couch.
Cats don't understand physical punishment. Penalty only breaks the trust that your cat has with you.
It feels nice to cats to scratch. Scratching serves as exercise to support your cats muscles in shape.
Don't try to show your cat how to scratch the post. The cat knows how to scratch and wish do so once
they want to.
A nice scratching post should be tall enough for your Kitty to fully stretch the body, normally about 3 feet tall and should be really stable. If it falls over, even as once, the cat won't go back to it. A resting place on top is even as much attractive.
Cats like rough surfaces that they can shred to pieces. Choose material as close as possible to the item that the cat is now scratching on. The reverse side of rugs provides a nice texture for clawing.
Cat's mark their territory by scratching. The paws besides have scent glands that leave their own special scent on their territory, so a scratching post should be in an area that's used by the family.
Encourage the cat to use the post by feeding and playing by the post. Rub dried catmint leaves or powder onto it. Attach toys to it, such as a catmint mouse, which causes the cat to grab the post attempting to catch the toy.
Put a post near wherever
the cat sleeps. Cats like to scratch once
they awaken, especially in the morning and the middle of the night. If possible, place a scratching post in every room of the house.
For much information on how to prevent cats from scratching piece of furniture visit:
http://www.apluswriting.net/petcare/stickypaws.htm
Just about the author:
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
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