Our cat friends have a need to scratch, and it is normal by their nature. This is not only a way for them to exercise, but it’s also a territorial marker, thanks to the scent they apply to the scratching area. Of course, this behavior can be a bit tiring when it can damage our furniture at home. So, what precautions can be taken to prevent this?

Scratching posts are the most used and help our little friends exhibit instinctive scratching behavior. A cat tree (cat furniture) is another effective solution. Regular claw trimming will also help, as it will reduce their desire to scratch. The areas where they are particularly likely to scratch are fabric surfaces and sofas. In this case, you can prevent them from scratching by protecting the scratching surface with double-sided tape, aluminum foil, one-sided adhesive scratch deterrent item protectors or by applying Vicks menthol. You can even apply Vicks menthol ointment to all cable-like surfaces that our cat friends scratch or chew on to prevent this habit.