Before you jump up and down with joy, let me finish. You can keep your cat from scratching the furniture. Firstly though, you must remind yourself once more that cats will always scratch something. It doesn't have to be your three piece though.
What you can do though is provide him or her with the appropriate equipment to lets its natural instincts out on. Namely a scratching post or some old toys doused in cat nip.
Don't scold your cat for scratching the place up, they don't respond in the same way dogs do, it'll probably piss it off. Just steer it in the right direction.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Can Cats See Themselves In The Mirror
We all know that cats can see in the dark but have you ever wondered if cats can see themselves in the mirror. Sorry for this fairly short post, its been a long day but I just have to show you this classic clip.
If this little guy was competing for the world record horizontal digging championships, I'd say he would just about win.
If this little guy was competing for the world record horizontal digging championships, I'd say he would just about win.
Friday, 9 May 2008
Cat Training Techniques - The Face Push
When your cat gets a little too fearsome for its own good, you must remember not to act aggressively towards it when giving it a reprimand.
Acting aggressively and raising your voice will only do more harm than good and you could very well end up driving it away or at least turning it against you out of survival instinct.
One technique that has good results providing done correctly, is the face push.
Simply give you cat a firm yet gently push in its face when it starts to get aggressive, accompanied with a stern "NO".
Cats don't like being touched directly on the face and this will definitely get their attention without causing them any undue stress or pain. It is just enough without being too much.
Remember, subtlety is the key here, don't go using it every five minutes, not only will the effect be lessened, you'll most likely end up pissing it off as well.
Acting aggressively and raising your voice will only do more harm than good and you could very well end up driving it away or at least turning it against you out of survival instinct.
One technique that has good results providing done correctly, is the face push.
Simply give you cat a firm yet gently push in its face when it starts to get aggressive, accompanied with a stern "NO".
Cats don't like being touched directly on the face and this will definitely get their attention without causing them any undue stress or pain. It is just enough without being too much.
Remember, subtlety is the key here, don't go using it every five minutes, not only will the effect be lessened, you'll most likely end up pissing it off as well.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Cats On CatNip
What is catnip? and why should you, a cat owner with a cat scratching problem be at all concerned with it?
Well, take a look at the following clip
This is what happens when you administer catnip to your pet cat. It is the drug of choice for cats, a natural plant and harmless, this dried plant will work magic on your cat like you cannot believe.
If you then combine catnip with the benefits of a scratching post? Well, lets just say, their scratching days are over.
Well, take a look at the following clip
This is what happens when you administer catnip to your pet cat. It is the drug of choice for cats, a natural plant and harmless, this dried plant will work magic on your cat like you cannot believe.
If you then combine catnip with the benefits of a scratching post? Well, lets just say, their scratching days are over.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Benefits Of A Cat Scratching Post
Firstly, what is a cat scratching post?
It looks something like this:
Why should you be interested in reaping the benefits of a cat scratching post? Simply because, it may just be the best way to stop your pet cat from ripping the the of your house to shreds, think of them as a cats exercise, relaxation, therapy, and grooming kit all rolled into one.
What better way could there possibly be for your cat to unwind at the end of a tiresome day spent lounging in the sun while you and I are out working. Wouldn't it be a lot better, knowing you have one of those numbers planted somewhere in the house taking care of all your cats stresses, should it so need to take them out on someone or something?
How Do I Stop My Cat Scratching The Furniture
Be honest, you love the little critter, more than anything in the world but you also hate him/her just as much, their little cherub looks wont always carry them, especially when they decide to take to your brand new three piece and tear seven shades out of it.
Stopping the cat scratching the furniture is fairly high on most peoples agenda, even more so if you just brought the thing. So, how do I stop my cat scratching the furniture, or anything else for that matter? There is absolutely no need to resort to any of the inhumane methods that some people resort to, no need what so ever, so get the very idea of them out of your head right away.
Training cats to stop scratching is not rocket science, they can and will respond to various practices, these practices will form powerful associations with their awkward habits and in a fairly short space of time they should be over their need to scratch the furniture or anything else they come across.
Stopping the cat scratching the furniture is fairly high on most peoples agenda, even more so if you just brought the thing. So, how do I stop my cat scratching the furniture, or anything else for that matter? There is absolutely no need to resort to any of the inhumane methods that some people resort to, no need what so ever, so get the very idea of them out of your head right away.
Training cats to stop scratching is not rocket science, they can and will respond to various practices, these practices will form powerful associations with their awkward habits and in a fairly short space of time they should be over their need to scratch the furniture or anything else they come across.
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