A cat rips up the wallpaper, what to do?

2014-08-11

Anyone thinking about getting a cat, first of all think about all the pros and cons of such a pet. The pros, of course, not a few. But what to do if the apartment is newly renovated, and the cat is still trying to sharpen its claws. There are different methods and tricks for this.

  1. Some cats may be affected by the owner’s cry when trying to sharpen their claws;
  2. spray the area with a special spray that has an unpleasant odor for cats;
  3. Place a scratching post near the place where the cat scratches the wallpaper;
  4. Coat the wallpaper with varnish, the claws will slip - this will not give you much pleasure;
  5. Tape the place of tearing with double-sided tape - the cat won’t come near it a second time;
  6. Train your pet on the taboo “you can’t”;
  7. The place the cat loves, you can make the furniture. But on the condition that the cat has a scratching post. Interest in it can be piqued by putting catnip or valerian on it;
  8. If possible, nail plastic or wooden panels to the wall;
  9. Place against the wall something that can fall sharply from the cat’s approach, such as a mop or vacuum cleaner;
  10. If you still have this wallpaper, you can glue it to the scratching post;
  11. If there are times when the cat is sharpening its claws correctly, praise and encourage it.