1. Reasons for cat dismantling and prevention methods
In fact, cat dismantling, Likes to scratch things, mainly including the following two situations: 1. The cat is exercising the muscles in its claws; 2. Smoothing the claws or accelerating the fall of the nails. If the cat dismantling the house is unintentional and not malicious, the pet owner can take the following measures to deal with it:
1. Put nail covers on the cat
The cat’s claws have smells distributed Gland, what it grabs will leave its smell, and then achieve the purpose of occupying the territory. It’s a cat’s nature and it’s unlikely to change. So in this case, the pet owner can only stop the cat from scratching things by grinding the cat’s claws or putting on nail covers to minimize the loss.
2. Provide alternatives
In order to avoid losses caused by cats scratching the furniture, pet owners can use some other alternatives to let the furniture escape. For example, some cat scratching boards or cat climbing frames can be provided for cats to play and scratch. If your cat doesn’t like these items, sprinkle some catnip on these items to attract the cat. Alternatively, tape or otherwise protect the things the cat likes to scratch, or spray these items with a scent that the cat doesn’t like.
3. Trim the cat’s nails regularly
Some cats like to scratch, maybe they want to smooth themselves If the owner can trim the cat’s nails regularly, the cat may reduce the scratching behavior. However, it is also necessary to trim the cat’s nails regularly, so as to prevent accidental scratches in the process of interacting with the cat.
4. Give more company
Sometimes, cats scratching things may be just because they are bored and want to add some fun to themselves. Therefore, it is recommended that pet owners give the cat more companionship, and play with the cat more in their free time. This will not only consume the cat’s excessive energy and reduce its destructive power, but also enhance the cat’s relationship with you.
