Because other scratch deterrents work so well for me, I decided to try using the SSSCAT spray system for another purpose. My cat Biscuit likes to scream at me through the bedroom door all morning, so I placed it next to the doorframe at night. The spray certainly worked as planned, though it was pretty easy for Biscuit to start meowing from a little further away, out of the line of spray. What We Liked: Show their happiness: Have you ever had a cat come to knead into your belly or legs with their claws? This is them showing their comfort with you. It's said that cats do this when they're kittens to get the milk out of their mother's teats. Now, they do it on humans to replicate that comfort. Why you shouldn't declaw your cat Frequent scratching can be a sign of anxiety in cats and it’s worth bringing the issue up with your veterinarian. On top of a proper course of treatment, you might also consider using a calming spray like this to discourage destructive scratching and help your cat feel more comfortable at home. Nail caps are a humane alternative to declawing and can go a long way in minimizing the damage sharp kitty claws can do. They’re inexpensive, easy to apply, and can last for up to 6 weeks at a time. Plus, they come in every color of the rainbow. Final Thoughts A cat scratch deterrent is simply a product that helps prevent your cat from scratching a particular surface. Cat scratch deterrents work in one or more of the following ways: 1. They Make a Surface Less Appealing for Cats to Scratch.

If chronic anxiety is a problem for your cat, a pheromone diffuser that plugs into the wall might be a good option. If your cat tends to express his anxiety by scratching specific surfaces, a deterrent spray that contains pheromones might help. 4. They Startle Your Cat When He Approaches the Area You Want To Protect. This adhesive tape is safe to use on several types of furniture, leather, wood, and many other surfaces. It is completely non-toxic and hypoallergenic which means it will not harm your cat if they happen to ingest the adhesive. Of the two vinyl guards we tested, the Clawguard Furniture Shield offered the most protection and took less than five minutes to install. The transparent, flexible material attaches to upholstery or carpeting with twist pins inserted through holes that run the length of the shield's edges. When the shield is secured tight, the clear plastic caps on the pins look like small buttons. Even if your cat is completely disgusted by the glue, she could still try to get the tape off of the furniture in an attempt to continue marking and scratching that place.Ideally, the tape should also be odourless. While most cats have extremely sensitive noses, some can suffer from asthma or allergies to some chemicals — so it’s best to stay on the safe side of things. Keep in mind that there are a variety of reasons a cat might be attracted to scratching your sofa. Some cats don't have alternative scratching posts or pads or don't have them in the right locations. Others enjoy the furniture's height or the feeling of scratching a couch or carpet. Whatever the reason, you can stop your cat from scratching furniture by offering them more attractive options. Part furniture guard, part scratching post, the Sofa Scratcher does double duty to protect furniture from destruction.

With so many products available for sale these days, separating the wheat from the chaff can be quite challenging. If you own an indoor cat they will still need to scratch – their claws need to be kept sharp and clean for comfort. If there is nothing that is as suitable as a piece of bark would be, your cat will need to compromise and find something else. They will find something that works for them, and it may take them some trial and error. If you can provide your cat with something solely for their use that will sharpen their claws then you should do so. This is particularly important if your cat is an indoor one with nothing ‘natural’ to scratch on. A scratching post that has toys hanging from it should catch their attention and keep them occupied too. To help with this problem you can get a catflap that only lets your own pet in and out. Alternatively, you can forget the catflap altogether and let the cat in and out yourself.There’s only one size available, so you’ll have to do your best to measure, cut, and apply it on specific surfaces in your home. The tape measures 3 inches by 16 yards. But because it is an adhesive, it does have an inherent risk that it will either come up incompletely or might even leave a mark from where it pulls away finish from the wood. The risk is higher if your tape is on for a long time and is in high heat and humidity. Pros: Combination scratcher/furniture guard; fits snugly against a couch, chair corner, or furniture leg; held in place by weight of furniture instead of tape or pins; made of toxin-free sisal; available in five colors There are no warnings on the product about how long you are able to keep this product on without damage which is a very big concern. It seems as if most products on the market all say they are safe for furniture, but do not give a specific time frame of how long you can use it before harming your furniture. Does Anti-Scratch Cat Tape Work? Pros: Three scratching posts of different heights, sisal-covered posts, broad base covered in scratchable artificial turf, holds up to 32 pounds