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Cat Scratching Furniture
23 Apr 2009 ... You should buy a scratching post for the cat and put catnip on it. .... Buy one of those scratching posts also and put it next to the chair. ...
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- You have to clip his nails. How do you cuddle with your cat if he has dagger sharp nails? I know not all cats will let you do it (ours are persians and very docile) ...
- R., I have 5 cats and use a product called Feline Away Repellent available from the local pet store but it is very expensive about $50 a bottle, it is not harmful to p...
- DOUBLE STICK TAPE!!! Put it where the cat scratches and it will "pull" his foot hair but not harm him. They hate the pulling. He may move on to a different chair so al...
Something to Keep Cat from Scratching Funiture
I am wondering if anyone knows of a product that can be sprayed onto furniture to keep cats from scratching? I have a couple carpeted scratching posts...as ...
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- Spray a strong smelling perfume or room spray on the area you don't want them to scratch. I tried this with my cats and it has worked they don't like the perfume. You ...
- Please don't declaw your cat! Most people don't know but removing a cats claws is the equivalent of chopping off a human's fingers at the first knuckle. It's a very tr...
- Hi L., I have a background with pet care through working pet retail and with vets. The best solution I have found is large strips of double sided tape you put on the f...
Cat Clawing Everything in the New House
I'd still buy a scratching post. Once you 'save the furniture' the cat might just decide a ... The scratching posts with cat nip are great ideas too. ...
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- If she's an older or a heavy cat, declawing should really be the last option. Her claws should be trimmed whenever they start getting long-every couple of weeks. you...
- I'm happy to hear that you are wanting to try other options to avoid a declaw...and there were several good ideas (besides declawing) posted. :) I have a multi-cat ho...
- I am an animal lover but I still say declaw the cat. Ladies, don't message me about how cruel I am, this is just my opinion. I would not let everything in my house b...
My Cat Is Ruining Our Furniture Suggestions on Natural Repellent
Scratching posts need not be expensive. Try Ebay or Craigslist and I highly recommend ... Get a scratch post. My cats love them. I keep them in a few rooms. ...
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- Dear R.; I heard that cats don't like citrus smells, especially oranges. There are some sprays available at places like Carousel Car Wash that might do the trick. D.
- I am in total agreement with Kelly W. Cats can be VERY trainable if you are willing to stick with it and give it some time. I've had cats all my life. Currently we ...
- Hi R.. A lot of people don't realize that declawing is considered inhumane and is illegal in about 20 countries. It is an amputation of the joint. It was even outl...
Need Cats Declawed
I would get a good scratching post with sisel rope and you have to train your cats to use the post and not the furniture. Using a spray bottle with water ...
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- I had to get my cat declawed several years ago - I,too, was totally against it but he was also ruining a new couch! I took him to Parker Animal Clinic in Plano. 2129...
- I would read up about the procedure before you do it. They don't just remove the claws they cut through the bone. I use to adopt out cats through a humane society an...
- I have to say that we got our cat declawed about 5-6 yrs ago because she was destroying a beautiful couch that was given to us from my husband's parents - not to menti...
How to Survive the Terrible 3'S
Read all 5 responses: "I've looked around and seen some other posts that seem to touch ... are escalating into her hitting, scratching, spitting and biting. ...
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- Hi, When my daughter turned 3 I was having a hard time like you and my second baby was on the way at the time!!! So even though I was a stay at home mom I wanted hel...
- Hey there, I feel your pain. My son is 3 1/2 and we have been going through this for a while. It sure is suprising when they turn from that loving, smiling, joyful, ...
- This too shall pass. Try to enjoy the good times and just get through the bad times. I am sure you tried just ignoring her while she has a tantrum and loving her when ...
Boxer Has Really Bad Allergies
2 Sep 2009 ... I hope your other posts have some good options for you. Good luck. ..... My Little Bichon Scratching All the Time Is Driving Me Crazy ...
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- Our Chow-mix has the same issues. We give her 2 benedryl at night time. A co-worker gives his mini-dacshound one in the morning and one in the evening. We don't giv...
- My poodle had terrible allergies also. We switched him to lamb and rice and took all other food away, except applesauce, he loved that! For his paws we would: smear...
- Get a new vet! There is an excellent holistic vet in the area who I have used in the past. I won't lie--it costs money but it's for good reason. She would get to th...
How Do I Get My Dogs to Stop Peeing on Patio?
We have plenty of grass near by, and we tried one of those "Pee Posts" to guide them where we ... We used this to get our boxer to stop scratching the door. ...
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- I 2nd the foil idea. It works!
- Try foil to keep them away from the area. I know it sounds strange but we put a small square of foil on each cushion of our couch and it keeps them off. I heard that...
- It's hard to catch them every time. I'd sprinkle Cayan pepper on the patio. Hope it helps. Blessings, P. <><
Thinking of Adopting a Kitten.
Today they only use scratching posts (and carpet) for the claws, not our furniture. We also give the kitties a "pedicure" - clipping their claws and it is ...
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- Would it be mean to say get it declawed? No matter how hard you try there is no preventing anyone from getting scratched. Kittens are cute and all and chances are it ...
- Cats are great, and the best part is that they take care of themselves. Get it small so that the cat can get use to the baby. The only thing is be careful in the fut...
- We were given a kitten when my son was 5 months old. I was a little nervous about the whole situation, but the two of them took to each other right away. Mr. Moos (t...
Seeking Vet
You may want to try scratching posts and cardboard scratch pads. Get a water- filled spray bottle to spray your cat when she scratches where she isn't ...
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- My husband is a vet, but he's in NE St Pete so thats probably not going to help you. I wanted to just also say that the laser surgery is alot easier on the cat. They...
- We went to Dr. Bryan on Central Ave. It's Live Oak Veterinary. He's a very nice doctor. I don't know about whether his costs are expensive, because we never compare...
- Hi M. - I am assuming you want a vet near to you, so I don't have advice on that, but you can call a few and get general pricing info (cost of office visit, annuals, e...
