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cats pulling at carpet

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  • jvpari
    jvpari Posts: 118 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Good idea to move the scratching post nearer to where they're scratching at the moment. Also try temporarily taping something with a texture they won't like, such as tin foil or double sided tape, to the carpet. They don't like the way it feels on their paws so it should put them off. And try convincing them the scratching post is the coolest thing ever by spraying it with catnip spray and praising them when they scratch it. Good luck!

    catnip on the scratching post is a really good idea - will definitely give that a go!
  • VoucherMan
    VoucherMan Posts: 2,794 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You could try a scratching board.
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    Available in a few shapes and sizes.

    Cats used to regularly pull at the carpet but since getting these they've not touch it (the carpet). They even sleep on them sometimes.

    They still use a scratching post though, so these complement them rather than replace them.

    The shredded cardboard makes a bit of a mess sometimes but I wouldn't be without them now.
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