Have you come home and found your expensive drapes shredded to ribbons, your sofa in shambles or deep gouges in your bed posts.  I guess you are wondering why do your cat scratch?

Well, they scratch for a veriety of reasons, but you need to know this is basically normal cat behavior.  Cats scratch to work off their energy, to stretch their bodies and flex their claws, to remove the dead outer layer of their claws, and to mark their territory. Given the fact that cats actually need to scratch, there is no point in trying to prevent them from doing so. Instead, focus on directing their scratching away from objects that you value to objects which serve that very purpose.

Cat scratching posts and mats are your solution to prevent damage in the future.  Place scratching post near the area you cat continues to go to and show him or hear that it is there for enjoyment.  I have a rather large carpeted cat furniture where all my now go to fulfill their basic scratching behavior.  You should also look at cat scratching post in the mat form.  You can put these small items around everywhere you cat is having a problem.  After a while your cat will not bother your precious furniture, upholster and wood items in your home.

New Kitty Cat to Our Home

There are lots of things one needs to consider when bring a new cat home to be with the family.

• First, select a veterinarian to help you care for your cat. Set up an appointment for his/her physical to have a clean bill of health and a schedule for boosters shots, spaying and other things your feline friend will need to be a healthy cat.
• If there are children in the home let them participate on how to care for their new companion. Read up as much as possible on how to care for your new cat.  You can find lots of articles on the internet for any specific question you may have about your cat care.
• If you have gotten your cat from a pet store, veterinarian or friend make sure you ask them their feeding schedule and type of food.  Once your new kitty has settled in the new home, gradually mix in the new food you’ll be using because cats generally don’t like changes in their diet.
• Purchase the essential item you will need such as a litter box and litter, feeding dishes, a cat bed, grooming tools, cat scratcher,  a climber and a few toys.
• Make sure someone in the family be responsible for feeding your cat, cleaning the litter box daily and grooming your little friend.
• and, finally make sure you have play time and quite time with your new kitty cat.

Provide your cat with an appropriate scratching post. – Since your cat brings you so much joy, you decide to buy her the softest, prettiest and most luxurious cat scratching post you can find. .

And this is why they mark the most visible portions of your house. It’s Kitty’s way of adding her own personal touch to your (and her) home. Her version of interior decorating.

Exercise – Scratching also serves to keep your cat in shape. The act of scratching stretches and pulls and works the muscles of a cat’s front quarters–a cross between a feline gym workout and Kitty Yoga.

Sheer pleasure – Hey! It feels good to scratch.

Well, we found the perfect cat tree your your living room.  Its a real tree designed to give your cats the luxury of climbing and playing like they would out doors.  Plenty place to hide and take naps.  Your just love this new home decor tree that gives yor feel like you are outdoors.  This cat furniture was just introduced in the National Pet Show in February 2009 with great reviews.

Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. – This isn’t exactly a revelation, since you probably have the evidence everywhere–in the tattered corners of your sofa, the shredded drapes, your frayed nerves. Though Kitty’s natural propensity for scratching may not be big news, it is a fact that you’ll need to take into account if you’re to make any headway in winning the battle to keep her from scratching in places you consider undesirable.

So, provide your cat with an appropriate scratching post. – Since your cat brings you so much joy, you decide to buy her the softest, prettiest and most luxurious cat scratching post you can find.

Hey! It’s sheer pleasure and feels good to scratch.

Provide your cat with an appropriate scratching post. – Since your cat brings you so much joy, you decide to buy her the softest, prettiest and most luxurious scratching post you can find. .

And this is why they mark the most visible portions of your house. It’s Kitty’s way of adding her own personal touch to your (and her) home. Her version of interior decorating.

Exercise – Scratching also serves to keep your cat in shape. The act of scratching stretches and pulls and works the muscles of a cat’s front quarters–a cross between a feline gym workout and Kitty Yoga.

Sheer pleasure – Hey! It feels good to scratch.

So give up the idea of reforming Kitty’s desire to scratch. Rechannel her into scratching where you want her to. You’ll both be happier.

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Scratch N Shapes scratchers are everything but boring. Available in a variety of unique and fun shapes, they really are functional and provide an ideal surface for scratching, lounging and playing. A bag of certified organic catnip is included. Bonus!