In a domestic environment, owners will prepare cat scratch boards for their cats, but many cats do not use cats to scratch boards when they are young. So how do you train cats to scratch boards with cats? A few tips to get.
1. Stop cats from scratching other furniture
If cats are used to scratching furniture at home, they will not be too interested in cat litter versions. Therefore, the owner must first stop the cat from scratching the sofas, mattresses and other furniture in his home, and can also spray the smell they don’t like, such as the smell of oranges, scent of the scent of the furniture. If the cat still wants to scratch the sofa or other furniture, it needs to be stopped immediately and criticized severely. Over time, cats will get used to using cat scratching boards.
2. Use catnip to lure
Most cats are irresistible to catnip, so the owner can sprinkle a small amount of catnip on the cat's scratch board to arouse the cat's interest and prevent the cat from catching furniture at home again. But catnip cannot be given in excess, otherwise it may cause damage to the cat's nervous system. In addition, cats can also be given an appropriate amount of catnip during their anxiety and estrus to relieve the cat's emotions.
3. Cut nails for cats
If the cat's nails are too long, the owner can try to cut the cat's nails. When the cat feels that their nails are not very comfortable, he will also find a cat to scratch the board to grind his nails.
4. Change the placement of the cat's scratching board
Cats may only grind their claws in places where they usually move due to habits, so the owner can choose to place the cat's scratching board in places where the cat likes to grind their nails or familiar places, such as next to the sofa, next to the mattress, or next to the cat's nest. If you still don’t like to grab a cat and grab a board, you can try to replace the cat and grab a board. The cat may not like the smell or material of the cat and grab a board before.