If your new kitten or cat has taken to scratching parts of your furniture, like the corner of your sofa or your dinning table leg then there are a number of things you can do before they damage them for good.
Firstly understand that the scratching instinct is important behaviour in cats, it helps them file down and clean their claws just like we do with a nail file or scissors, so it’s crucial that they have somewhere they can scratch when the urge arises. If they haven’t already got one, get them a scratch post or board. Once you have one, it’s time to teach your cat where it’s acceptable to scratch and where it’s not.
Of late I’ve noticed a big change in my cat Jasmine, it seems at 6 years old she’s suddenly become a kitten again and with her new kitten like behaviour uncharacteristically affectionate.
