Deciding to have a pet in the cat's face, you should be prepared for certain inconveniences. Scratched furniture, torn curtains and an open floor are just some of the manifestations of the cat in the house. Do not think that he does it out of harm. It says his instincts, calling him to mark the territory and show that the apartment belongs to only one owner - a cat.
Your task is to create a convenient place for marking and sharpening claws. For this purpose, a strong, stable vertical surface should be used, for example a log with bark, bolted to a strong base. You can also make a scratching yourself, using a coarse cloth, nailed to the panel. If there is no desire to search for materials, you can buy a rag at the pet store. But there you need to choose the right material for the scratching and determine its position relative to the floor.
Types of cat scratching tabs
Kogtetochka - a unique device, which is the basis, entwined with a thick pile cord, for which it is convenient to claw claws. There are many kinds of rags with unique designs and unique appearance in the stores. What kittens do cats like? There are a number of criteria:
- the height of the device must be above the cat;
- the product must have a solid base;
- The smell should not be sharp, otherwise it will frighten the kitten;
- the rag should be in one place.
Depending on the type of product, it is possible to distinguish several types of nails:
- Corner rags . Protect the door jambs. Quite compact and takes up a lot of space in the apartment.
- Flat claws . Are flat boards / mats that are placed on the floor or hung on a wall. Fasten them to the place that the cat is sharpening its claws.
- Inclined . The cat can use them as toys, so the product is quite practical.
- The rags are sticks . The most popular kittens. Performed in the form of a pillar or a house. Served not only a practical device for suppressing the instincts of the cat, but also for decorating the apartment.
- The gaming complex . The construction consists of several sites. To get to the top of the design, the cat needs to climb up and simultaneously sharpen the claws.
Before selecting a cat scratching cat, follow the behavior of the cat and the places it scratches. Depending on this, you can buy a rag of a certain shape, and if there is additional money, it is better to buy a game scratching machine.
Accustoming the kitten to the kittens
First you need to install a rag in the vicinity of the cat's favorite place. After that, watch carefully. If the kitten has aimed the claws in a prohibited place, then immediately take it to the nail clipper, and paw over the cover. It is better to start in the morning, when it is showered and is about to stretch. Repeat attempts 3-4 times a day. Remember that the cat should be given to understand what is bad and what is good. Every time he sharpens claws in the wrong place, strictly shout at him and immediately carry to the sharpener. If his choice is initially correct,
Animal lovers argue that before you can accustom a kitten to scratching, you can also use several small tricks related to smells. It is known that cats are sensitive to certain flavors, which can be used in the fight against his instincts. Apply a special mint infusion, powder and grass to the rag. A good option is a drop of valerian tincture. The cat will spend a lot of time near the sharpener and eventually get used to it.
That the cat avoided the favorite places of sharpening claws, sprinkle them with liquid with the smell of citrus. Cats do not like this smell very much.