Any owner of a domestic cat knows what scratches from claws on the walls are. If you do not take proper measures, the pet will quickly turn an exquisite environment into "antiques". In nature, it grinds off the dead cornea on rough surfaces and marks the territory with its smell. Fighting the fundamental needs of an animal is pointless. Your task is to help the cat with the "manicure" and at the same time save the decoration of the apartment.
It is necessary
- - wear-resistant finishing materials;
- - shop scratching posts or homemade;
- - cat mint;
- - a toy for a cat;
- - an unnecessary thing of the owner;
- - duct tape;
- - consultation with a veterinarian and a groomer.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose durable finishing materials. The cat lover should say goodbye to paper wallpaper; wood paneling and chic woven wrap are not an option either. Cover the walls with washable vinyl-based wallpaper or paint with a permanent emulsion paint (eg Tikurilla or Terraco). If you do not wean the cat from scratching the walls, these decorative surfaces can hold out in a relative order for 1, 5-2 years.
Step 2
You can more reliably protect walls from cat claws with the help of more expensive and durable materials. For example, sheathe living rooms with plastic sheeting or fiberboard (chipboard). For the bathroom and kitchen, use high-quality matte tiles.
Step 3
If you keep a whole litter of cats and want to finish the walls seriously and for a long time, choose artificial stone or porcelain stoneware. Show your taste and imagination to give the "stone" room a homey feel. For example, find an interesting design and create a trendy "rustic" interior.
Step 4
Prepare special places for the claw point for the cat, then you will not have to spend money on repairs. It is enough to cover the wall with a carpet of a suitable color, at a height of one meter from the floor. Another option is to attach beautiful wooden boards around the perimeter of the room and upholstery them with scraps of soft flooring of different geometric shapes: square, round, diamond-shaped.
Step 5
Make a "trainer" for the cat: cover the board with an old carpet and set it at a slight angle to the wall. Replace material when worn. An alternative to such homemade products will be special sharpening posts from a zoological store.
Step 6
Tame the animal to use a scratching post, otherwise all your efforts will be in vain. Some of the tried-and-true methods are: Place the device next to your pet's bedding and gradually remove it to the desired location. process the whetstone with a lemon cat lover (catnip); attach to it the owner's favorite toy or thing. For the duration of training, cover the accessible places on the walls and furniture with double-sided tape - cats do not like sticky surfaces.
Step 7
Watch for the growth of the cat's claws. If possible, allow your pet to walk and climb more trees. Domestic animals need to regularly remove the upper dead layer of the cornea from the claws. However, never do such a "manicure" without special knowledge, so as not to harm your pet. Consult your veterinarian or cat hairdresser - groomer.
