Cat Behavior 101: Lesson 5: Illegal Scratching Behavior

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Cat Behavior 101 Lesson 5: Illegal Scratching Behavior From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Scratching furniture, carpet, and walls is destructive, however, there are many humane solutions for it, and declawing is rarely necessary. Learn more from these articles on why cats need their claws, why they scratch, and useful tools to help prevent illegal scratching Alternatives to Declawing Because of Scratching Cat Scratching Behavior Learn how to train cat scratching behavior in this article. Understand cat scratching behavior, why cats scratch, and how to prevent cat scratching damage to property. Scratch THIS, Pussycat! Fortunately, there are compromises that offer you and Tiger a win-win resolution to what may have become an ongoing battle. An often used psychological tool with children applies equally to our furry kids: Discourage bad behavior and encourage/reward desirable behavior . Tools to Prevent Illegal Scratching Cats Top Picks - Aids to Prevent Destructive Scratching Destructive scratching by cats can be prevented or redirected to approved surfaces with a bit of imagination and foresight. These are my top picks for aids to preventing destructive scratching by cats. Review: Soft Claws Nail Caps for Cats Undesirable scratching is one of the prime reasons for surrendering cats to shelters, but there are less aggressive alternatives to declawing or abandonment. Soft Claws, developed by a veterinarian, ranks high on the list of humane alternatives. How to Trim Your Cat's Claws One of the best deterrents to painful and destructive scratching is regular trimming of your cat's claws. Learn how to trim your cat's claws with this step-by-step how to article. Before You Buy Scratching Posts Just like humans, cats need exercise, and scratching posts provide the ideal format. Cats stretch and pull against the scratching surfaces to limber their bodies, as well as to "sharpen" their claws (by removing the sheaths that cover them). Be generous with scratching posts - cats love and need a variety of surfaces and planes, so scatter a few throughout the house. Top Picks - Scratching Posts and Pads Every cat should own several scratching posts, of varying size, angle, and scratching surface. Scratching posts are essential to cats, for needed exercise, stress relief, and claw management, and will save wear and tear on furniture and carpeting, as well. Top Picks - Scratching Posts and Pads Every cat should own several scratching posts, of varying size, angle, and scratching surface. Scratching posts are essential to cats, for needed exercise, stress relief, and claw management, and will save wear and tear on furniture and carpeting, as well. This email is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Cat Behavior 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com Advertisement