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Unwanted scratching can become a nuance, but your cat's scratching is a completely normal behavior. Learn how to stop cats from scratching places you don't want them to - like your beloved reading chair.
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Hello. The cats & kittens offered at Petco are actually managed by individual rescue groups. Prices will differ from rescue to rescue. All cats can do well if they are played with & fussed over once you get home. Can they get into trouble & sometimes make a mess? Absolutely. If you do not want hair & dander & kitty litter tracked all over the house, you should not have a pet. Cats may need to have their claws trimmed ( NOT REMOVED ) & plenty of opportunities to exercise their claws, otherwise they will scratch your furniture, moldings & walls. You will need different types of scratching surfaces, plenty of toys, a water & food dish, litter box ( or 2 ), & lots of patience. All cats are individuals, so when you go looking to adopt a cat, take your family & give yourself plenty of time to spend with your potential pet, & ask lots of questions about them. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi, in terms of cat furniture don’t worry cats don’t need anything particularly fancy. They enjoy sitting on a shelf as in the picture and look outside the window. You would add some cardboard boxes that can also work as cratching posts and a couple of pillow on the bookshelf. I think the feeding area would better be moved, because being right in front of the windows is exposed, they can see/be seen and could spot something that might upset them. It is also advisable to keep feeding areas away from their litter tray and perhaps moving it would help increasing this distance. Are there only two cats in the room ? If so also consider the number of litter trays. I mo not sure how many you have at present, and if things work out well I probably would suggest not to change them. You can find lots of ideas in building/creating cat furniture from ikea furniture if you fancy a change in the future. Also cats will need to be active and interact with you so make sure you consider this in your routine. Hope this helps ! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gizmoe. Scratching is a completely normal behavior in a cat, just generally an undesirable one when it is your furniture. Be sure to have plenty of scratching posts and cat friendly items for him to scratch. You can add catnip to them to entice him as well. When you catch him scratching in the wrong place, tell him no and redirect him the appropriate scratching place. Then praise him if he scratches there. As far as the litter box issues, the first step is to see his veterinarian to rule out a medical problem causing the problem. If he is found to be healthy, then it is a behavioral issue. Stress is a likely trigger. You need to have adequate litter boxes (one for every cat in the house plus one) and they are in quiet locations. Most cats do not like covered boxes. You can try a different litter substrate to see if that helps. This is a complicated issue so I happy to do a consultation if you have further questions. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Here is a link to an article that explains this problem and how to rectify it. I have also linked some Feliway products and some Soft Paws that you may want to try. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/destructive-scratching https://www.feliway.com/us/Why-Use-Feliway/how-to-stop-a-cat-scratching-furniture https://www.feliway.com/us/Products/feliscratch-by-feliway https://www.softpaws.com/soft-paws-cats/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7CDkqZAqIc
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. Here is a link which may be helpful: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-ways-to-deal-with-your-cat-s-scratching/ Eating foreign objects can pose a significant health risk. This can be very bad as strings and other foreign objects can cause blockages, lacerations or perforations within the intestines which can be life threatening. This may be a difficult situation to correct. Some cats may respond to environmental enrichment and finding energy outlets. Toys can come in many forms and some are even interactive. https://www.petcoach.co/article/common-home-items-that-make-great-cat-toys/ Also, providing other environmental enrichment can help. Here is a great article about cat's instinctual needs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-every-cat-needs-a-place-to-climb/ Using a Feliway diffuser and setting aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play for your cat can also help. Lastly, you may need to safety confine Maisy so she cannot eat things she should. Make her a room that has been cat proofed where you put Maisy any time you cannot directly supervise her so that she is safe. I hope this helps.
Updated on September 24th, 2025