How to Stop Your Cats From Scratching Furniture

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  • @FelinaFaerlaingal
    @FelinaFaerlaingal 8 лет назад +3218

    Trick (learned it from a mom with a baby but it work with cats!) to get them to scratch the post more than the couch:
    Need a sacrifice of t-shirt. And old one, an ugly one, whatever.
    Wear the shirt. Wear it a lot. It got to have your scent strong, so sleep with it, work with it... do it over a week-end.
    When it smell like you, shred it, and tie the pieces nice and tight around the scratching posts.
    Ta-dam! Cat smell you on post! Cat scratch post!

    • @CarolineSaysStuff
      @CarolineSaysStuff 8 лет назад +87

      Great trick!! Thank you!! :)

    • @Wildecherye
      @Wildecherye 8 лет назад +95

      That sounds like a GREAT idea, Felina!! Kind of what us humans would do with another "human" loved one, when there not "near" us, ya know?? I like it!! :)

    • @user-mb4ig1bq5p
      @user-mb4ig1bq5p 8 лет назад +21

      Great advice.

    • @iglooturtlerocket
      @iglooturtlerocket 8 лет назад +23

      Wow im going to try this for sure thank you so much!

    • @MartianBlues11
      @MartianBlues11 8 лет назад +12

      Brilliant!

  • @Nxluda
    @Nxluda 8 лет назад +1341

    I gotta say this guy is helping me raising this 6 week old kitten. Unfortunately the mother passed away, and I have to teach a lot to this little guy. I woke up to him scratching my bed, instead of getting angry and yelling at him. I noticed it's been 7 hours since he last ate. Played with him for 30 minutes, gave him a tiny bit to eat, and now he's passed out on his half of my king size bed. I just hope it's not something he grows accustomed too.

    • @rykensnow
      @rykensnow 8 лет назад +25

      aww :(

    • @jimigarbage0206
      @jimigarbage0206 8 лет назад +24

      That's sweet and sad at the same time I'm trying not to cry right now!

    • @margui6224
      @margui6224 8 лет назад +19

      Poor thing! Buy a bed for your kitten. To him you are mommy.

    • @Nxluda
      @Nxluda 8 лет назад +86

      small update. He's growing up really well. He's a bit adventurous to a fault. like climbing trees he cant get down from. Loves my laptop but only when I'm using it. Leo is a bit bitey though. i attribute it too having a little to much energy. after some play time with his wrestle toys or having been outside for a couple hours he's less bitey. They're not drawing blood. and barely scratch my hand but still I don't want him to think it's okay to bite hands. I had to deal with his claws before. Gave him a scratching post. reward him when ever he uses it. he's very gental with his claws now. I can have little paw fights with him and he doesnt use his claws. Walking away doesnt seem to work with his bite. He's smart and wont bite my hand if theres hot sauce on it.

    • @Nxluda
      @Nxluda 8 лет назад +10

      Sorry about my grammar. I'm on my phone.

  • @NovaxLova
    @NovaxLova 4 года назад +105

    Awww, he’s so sweet the way he was talking about how unique the relationship between a human and their cat can be.

  • @rose4490
    @rose4490 5 лет назад +201

    I have been clipping my cat's claws at the same time I clip my own nails for years. I use treats, praise and affection to reward him when we're done.

  • @7389
    @7389 5 лет назад +256

    My cat digs on his scratching post while staring me down. Should I sleep with one eye open?

  • @krucifried
    @krucifried 8 лет назад +672

    I make a bear noise everytime I see my cat scratching my couch. He'll stop and run out of the room. I'll calmly go get him and show him his scratching post. I can't believe this only stops the behavior in the moment. I know cat's can recall things. Hopefully, putting a scratching post next to it will help, I don't like being a bear.

    • @turtlechow18
      @turtlechow18 5 лет назад +58

      this made me laugh so hard haha

    • @MKD-dd6ng
      @MKD-dd6ng 5 лет назад +14

      😂😂😂😂

    • @midna2800
      @midna2800 5 лет назад +38

      That last sentance was so cute it made me giggle

    • @puertoricanlayla7887
      @puertoricanlayla7887 4 года назад +3

      😭🤣

    • @bubblymilkk
      @bubblymilkk 4 года назад +12

      @Manik Dhankar you're a monster for doing that 🙄 how are they suppose to defend themselves if they go outside?

  • @proQuran
    @proQuran 10 лет назад +555

    Something about his flat-ironed beard makes me feel like he knows what he's talking about.

  • @anniebe4992
    @anniebe4992 8 лет назад +214

    most important in cutting claws, please ONLY cut the translucent tip of the claw because the pink part is filled with blood vessels that must never be cut, it would cause an injury in your cat! keep at least 1-2mm / 0.04 - 0.08 inch from the blood vessels to be safe. with dark haired cats you might need to have good lighting to see through the claw

    • @anniebe4992
      @anniebe4992 7 лет назад +3

      ok, with a wiggly cat yes.

    • @megalodon6789
      @megalodon6789 5 лет назад

      @@anniebe4992 would an emory board work? My cat is great about only scratching the scratching post, the only thing is that when she does her cute little kneading thing on me, she stretches her toes too and it hurts. I don't want to stress her out or possibly hurt her, so I think an emory board might be an option.

    • @anniebe4992
      @anniebe4992 5 лет назад +1

      @@megalodon6789 some scratch board, scratch post (animal store, DIY store) or a board / 4 inch cardboard coil wrapped with rope, screwed to the wall (screw heads hidden very flat on the board) . A 4 inch / 10 cm cardboard coil wrapped with rope could work too, just fix it firmly.
      I cut my cat's claws when she was sleeping or after rubbing her belly (belly rubs were her absolute favourite- of course every cat is different - and I could talk her into anything by doing that)
      if it doesn't work immediately you could start with one claw and see how she reacts, stop when she gets cranky and continue another time
      best are special claw scissors to avoid splitting
      I wish you good results
      (emory board- if it's the thing for handicrafts from the DIY store - might be too harsh , especially for indoor cats, and nail files are stressing more than a quick cut)
      outdoor cats often shorten their claws by themselves

    • @megalodon6789
      @megalodon6789 5 лет назад

      @@anniebe4992 thank you, I'll try that.

    • @tomuria3857
      @tomuria3857 5 лет назад

      I tried telling my dad that when I was little, he didn’t listen and when he clipped our kittens nails for the first time he drew blood with the first snip.
      That’s why my cat doesn’t let him clip her nails anymore, instead she lets me do it because I know how to clip them, she’s too paranoid to let anyone else cut them.

  • @tavettetavetta6389
    @tavettetavetta6389 5 лет назад +7

    What has always worked for me with a new cat is to cover the vertical part of the arms with clear plastic (commonly used to protect cloth table cloths)). It's available from the fabric store or Walmart and typically comes in 3 thicknesses. Choose the middle weight as the flimsy stuff will shred and the too thick version won't bend nicely. Cut a strip slightly wider than the arm and attach it to the arm with upholstery tacks (clear button like things with corkscrew screws) which are available at the 2 above mentioned stores.It's barely noticeable and when your cat goes to scratch he/she will immediately be disappointed and move on to the scratching post. After a while you can remove the plastic - or just leave it there.You're absolutely right - a lot of scratching posts are so light weight they'll easily tip over the first time kitty uses it. Manufacturers obviously don't have cats! My neighbor borrowed mine and filled the hollow part of the base with old golf balls. Worked great.Hope this helps save some couches! I learn a lot from your site and appreciate your good advice.Tavette - the "cat lady" in South Florida

  • @jillthompson8630
    @jillthompson8630 4 года назад +2

    Jackson: We really are so thankful for your tips & hints for cats. We adopted a kitten from our local humane society & she came home to us a day after her spay procedure & also with a microchip a year ago & we are so happy to say she's an amazing spoiled well loved little girl. She just turned a year old. She's great with us & even good with our budgie. He's also quite spoiled! We trim her nails about once a month & she's super accepting of that when we trim her nails. We get her nails trimmed when she's sleepy & the process is relatively easy for her & us. Like you we felt declawing would be cruel & deny her a natural instinct. Can't be mad at a cat for being a cat! She's FULL of cat mojo & we're so happy she's with us every day! Thank you again for all your tips & for all of the great videos, shows, & advice. ❤

  • @jewelmarkess
    @jewelmarkess 10 лет назад +20

    One time I REALLY appreciated the fact that my cat had claws was when she had a bout with vestibular disorder. After the first attempt to jump when she missed the chair and fell, she got scared of jumping. She also couldn't walk without falling down. But with claws she was at least able to climb to the kitty tree and to my bed at night. She was afraid to jump for months afterward, so being able to climb really made her more comfortable.

  • @pascalenimue1392
    @pascalenimue1392 5 лет назад +570

    Declawing is not legal in europe. Nobody does it here or even thinks about doing that to a kitty! It's torture!

    • @jadeauburn9220
      @jadeauburn9220 5 лет назад +50

      I didn't even know people did this until I heard about it online and was absolutely mortified that it wasn't a hoax.

    • @pascalenimue1392
      @pascalenimue1392 5 лет назад +28

      @@jadeauburn9220 I heard about it while chatting with an american lady years ago, who told me it was custom there to do it. Coz if your cat scratches a stranger, you can can sued. And she told me americans did it too coz they didn't want them or their childeren to get scratched. I was horrified and in shock. Never had heard of that before. Here it is a no go. For her, she was surprised I was so shocked and called it abuse and we don't do it here in europe. 🙈🙈

    • @ThePsmith1985
      @ThePsmith1985 5 лет назад +24

      I like in the uk and had never even heard of it. Why would anyone in their right mind do it!

    • @wombat.6652
      @wombat.6652 5 лет назад +20

      Not legal in Australia. Never heard of it before Jackson. I don't care if my cat scratches my furniture. *shrug*

    • @barbarapowell5040
      @barbarapowell5040 5 лет назад +12

      If you are thinking of cutting your cats FINGERS off, please, don't get a cat.
      Have had many rescue/foster cats over the years and... still have furniture!
      Tip! We put a lo-tac, double sided tape on favourite 🐈 cat scratching spots. Works like a charm! Have different kinds of scratching posts rubbed with catnip. Also, stinky VALERIAN ROOT,😂in an old sock, can be calming.
      We use Bach homeopathic "RESCUE REMEDY" when they need to travel... works on us also!😇p.s. I am on my 2ed rug shampooer...kitties are clean freaks! Keep a super clean box with soft litter like OKOCAT.😉

  • @renaydominguez2132
    @renaydominguez2132 5 лет назад +650

    I'm Catlady Redd here again, and I fully believe that declawing should be ILLEGAL everywhere!!!!

    • @TheWiseMagpie1
      @TheWiseMagpie1 5 лет назад +20

      I am so happy to live in a country where declawing is illegal! If it was not, I would never, ever, do something that cruel, to my sweetheart! Even if she scratched my house to peaces..!!

    • @midna2800
      @midna2800 5 лет назад +15

      Is it America where it isnt illegal? I had litteraly never heard of declawing before and I have lived with cats all my life. Never knew it was even a concept. Terrifying.
      Im Swedish for the record.

    • @pulviepei8362
      @pulviepei8362 5 лет назад +3

      Midna Heed can i add you on a social media? i’m trying to learn swedish and if you have an accent i’m trying to be able to copy a swedish accent but no videos help so maybe someone native could help?

    • @pulviepei8362
      @pulviepei8362 5 лет назад +1

      less the language though, duolingo is covering me with that i’m just trying to learn a good swedish accent

    • @midna2800
      @midna2800 5 лет назад

      @@pulviepei8362 Oh Id be honoured to help!! Do you have Discord?

  • @jaimiew5719
    @jaimiew5719 2 года назад +7

    Thank you! I just adopted a cat and love her so much already, except for her scratching the couch. I noticed today her nails are long and definitely need trimmed. So this video was helpful and makes me feel more confident to try trimming her nails. She already let's me hold her paws and check them.

  • @blossombhabe7948
    @blossombhabe7948 7 лет назад +241

    Declawing a cat is like a human cutting off their fingers.
    My cat was declawed by his former owner and he turned into the most scared, alert, timid cat I’ve ever seen. This has lasted years, because his claws being declawed affected him for the rest of his life.

    • @bellas.9253
      @bellas.9253 3 года назад +33

      People who did this to cats don’t deserve to have a cat.

    • @gwyn.b9917
      @gwyn.b9917 3 года назад +44

      @@bellas.9253 I can kinda forgive the owners. They might not be aware of what declawing really means. The vets I'm more concerned about. Declawing should be illegal all over the world and every vet who offers that service should be arrested for animal abuse. They should educate, not take every money people offer no matter what it cause for the pet.

    • @Moccalocca100
      @Moccalocca100 3 года назад +3

      I didnt knew declawing was a thing wtf

    • @aspirewot8408
      @aspirewot8408 2 года назад

      And y'all rip off their b@lls 😂

    • @aspirewot8408
      @aspirewot8408 2 года назад

      @@bellas.9253 Same with people who neuter cats 🤢

  • @alisazimm
    @alisazimm 11 лет назад +28

    Declawing is totally illegal here in Europe and we are quite shocked by this practice !
    I am happy to see that you are making people aware of what is it exactly and giving advices !
    Alisa, cat behaviorist in Switzerland

  • @abringering2164
    @abringering2164 4 года назад +57

    My cats love scratching those coconut coar outdoor door matts!
    They’re really cheap! I have 3-4 around the house and they love them!
    When I first got them, I sprayed catnip spray on them, and do so periodically, and it works great!
    My cats are adults, and all my furniture is in perfect condition!

    • @randomstuff-qu7sh
      @randomstuff-qu7sh 2 года назад +2

      That's what I did when I was cat sitting for a year (the cat's pet human was deployed). Didn't even need catnip spray. Soon as there was something he liked to scratch nearby, he'd happily shred that instead of the couch and chair.

    • @OrangeMekuri
      @OrangeMekuri Год назад

      Same. My new kitten was scratching the furniture, so I bought coconut coir door mat and placed them around the house and waited patiently. I also sprayed catnip. He ignored them for 3-4 days but finally started to use them now. So happy!

  • @LaylaG
    @LaylaG 7 лет назад +5

    Hi I have adopted a kitten that was found in someone's garage with her mum and she was so different then other cats..but now she is so sweet and kind and the doctor told me its actually a wild cat..I love her anyway and we communicate well and she trusts me,its wonderfull that I teached her to catch and fetch a Toy when we play ..she is special but so gratefull to me.and she even protects me..Thank you for all the advice ..

  • @ainashburn
    @ainashburn 4 года назад +132

    Something i learned over the years. My cat stopped scratching my sofa after..
    1. I bought a new sofa of a micro velvet material (the soft kind)
    2. I placed a woven rug/carpet where we like to hang out the most (in this case, sofa area). The purpose of a rough woven rug was to allow my cat to scratch all he wants. He has about 6’ by 10’ of rug size to scratch. And guess what? He loves it! And he doesn’t scratch my velvet sofa at all .
    I learned that my cat will scratch anything that is rough and will not scratch anything that’s soft.

  • @dezh.3892
    @dezh.3892 6 лет назад +6

    I appreciate this so much. Thank you for putting this up. I've been having issues training my six year old cat, to not use the bed as a scratching post, and this helps more than anything I've found so far. Thank you!

  • @carolmelancon
    @carolmelancon 10 лет назад +8

    Though I've always previously been a "rescue" cat owner, I was fortunate that my first (and so far only) breeder cat came from a breeder that included (no option) a great scratching post that the cat was raised on with purchase and required a "no declaw" contract. I don't trim my cat's claws since he is allowed outside and I want him to have all his defenses intact, but I still handled his paws from day one just in case and have not had him scratch my furniture once. He has one pillar on our backyard porch that has an impressive set of claw marks to define his territory; the scratching post that came from the breeder is in my bedroom and I have a cardboard incline scratching platform in my living room.

  • @sentient.ball.of.stardust
    @sentient.ball.of.stardust 8 лет назад +461

    Been having cats since i was 3 and i never heard of cat declawing... That sounds absolutely horrible, how can people even do such things?

    • @acat12
      @acat12 8 лет назад +15

      Austin Richey and I heard it feels like after you declaw, it feels like they have no paws and their paws r numb

    • @samdell5593
      @samdell5593 7 лет назад +2

      With a nail cliper

    • @Tyrael1701
      @Tyrael1701 6 лет назад +28

      I think it's just ignorance. People didn't realize how much it damages when I was a kid. Ours were always declawed and knew friends who did the same. Never heard from vets or people it was bad until a few years back. Last 2 I got, just trimmed.

    • @olivest509
      @olivest509 6 лет назад +14

      I tell people that as soon as they consent to getting their fingertips surgically removed at the joint, they can go get that done to their cat as well.

    • @timu-group
      @timu-group 6 лет назад +15

      Scratching is a necessary part of every cat’s life. Using those claws helps your cat strengthen the muscles in his paws and, at the same time, it hastens the shedding of the outer layers of the nails to keep them clean and new. It’s the feline version of going to the nail salon.
      Cats also scratch to claim territory.
      Using the scent glands in his paws, your cat leaves his mark on the places he likes best to let other felines know to stay away. It’s part of his natural hunting instincts, done to keep his claws at the ready for the next big pursuit.
      Simply put, cats must scratch to maintain good paw and nail health. In nature, this would be necessary so they can hunt for their dinner. Plus, it just feels good.
      You’ll never be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can redirect those urges to more acceptable places.
      No-scratch zone
      Let your cat know that certain places in your home are off-limits to his paws of destruction. Protect sofas and chairs by making them unpleasant for your cat to touch. Cover sofas and chairs temporarily with plastic to make it impossible for claws to take hold.(PetIsay couch cat scratch guards:amzla.com/r1ln91jzrxvd)

  • @danielaavila1648
    @danielaavila1648 8 лет назад +20

    this is great advice as I've been having issues with my kitty regarding her scratching but at least now I understand the reasons why .. you're awesome Jackson Galaxy ^_^

  • @stephenlflf3871
    @stephenlflf3871 2 года назад +7

    I have 3 persian cats and none of them scratch my furniture.
    This only works 100% if you get the cat as a kitten.
    1. Never ever let them on furniture you don't want ruined.
    2.Put scratch posts near areas you don't want them to scratch.
    3. Reward them for using scratch posts with something they like (petting, food, happy noises)
    After maybe 3-4 years they will respect furniture and you might be able to let them on furniture without them scratching the furniture.

  • @becca1aaron2matt3
    @becca1aaron2matt3 3 года назад +1

    This was perfect. I am immune compromised and the allergy testing only showed me as being allergic to cats, dogs and one other medical chemical. I have always had a cat and not known what to do about the clawing. We are now getting ready to adopt two very young kittens. I now know how to clip their nails and stop their scratching. I am preparing with scratching post, the sticky stuff, cat trees, window perches and ditched the automatic cleaning litter boxes I was buying. They will still have to be covered because of my spouse but will be by windows.
    The hepa filter is something we have never tried but we all have allergies of some type so that’s now on the list.
    Love your videos and learn so much about being the best cat mom I can be.

  • @KeeperOCats
    @KeeperOCats 10 лет назад +4

    I use only the sisal/hemp rope scratching posts. Carpeted scratchers are possibly confusing... "I can scratch carpet here but not there??"
    I rub a bit of catnip into the rope to attract the cats. When the cat scratches in a forbidden area I pick them up telling them "That's not your scratching post".. set them at the rope covered post saying "This is your scratching post". I will move their paws on the post to mimic the scratching behavior. Usually they get the idea and take over.
    It takes repetition. Don't yell at them, stay calm. It's like dealing with a toddler. These days if one starts to scratch other than their post, I just say "That's not your scratching post"... they stop and run to the post.
    You can make your own post with sisal rope bought at the store and just make a tight wrap around a board tall enough for the cat to stretch out full length. Fully wrap the board top to bottom. I use staple type nails to secure the ends.

  • @sunnydee196
    @sunnydee196 5 лет назад +528

    I found out my cats like clawing natural wood after spending $$$ on so many other professional cat products. A couple bucks at Lowe’s and we’re all right. Who knew🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @christinamartinez7972
      @christinamartinez7972 5 лет назад +11

      Wow! So glad to be reading all of these helpful suggestions. Which kind of wood did you buy? Thanks in advance! 😊❤

    • @donniep.1513
      @donniep.1513 5 лет назад +27

      My granddad used to have a small
      Stump in the house that his cat scratched for YEARS! Where he got the stump from? Not sure but I can agree with this.

    • @denemeuyesi1212
      @denemeuyesi1212 5 лет назад +9

      Definitely. I see outside cats doing that all the time.

    • @maryjane9407
      @maryjane9407 4 года назад +11

      My cat as well! Our pillars in our house and kitchen table are wood and my cat just loves scratching them we dont mind even though its not aesthetically pleasing, we rather let her do her own thing and why spend money when we already have these? 😁

    • @caprisun6910
      @caprisun6910 4 года назад +4

      My cat also likes natural wood, and scratches our wooden floors that are 100 years old 😒 lmao she doesnt know better though

  • @coffeelvnwmn8706
    @coffeelvnwmn8706 3 года назад +11

    I totally agree.. my ignorant ex-husband had all three of my cats declawed; you better believe I almost DENAILED him!!! One of our cats got out (they were/are indoor cats), and I was so worried for her. Thank God that someone found her and called us. She was safe and sound.
    Avoid DECLAWING cats, as Jason says, it is CRUEL and UNECESSARY!

    • @nessie986
      @nessie986 Год назад

      always listen to Jackson my only thing is is my Chester is very strong and being the only person to do it I find that difficult very skirmish doesn't help

  • @lananicole3865
    @lananicole3865 3 года назад +4

    This video is soooo helpful, I've been reading articles for months and fighting with my sister every time something doesn't work. Really hoping to try out these techniques because I absolutely refuse to get my cat declawed

  • @randomgal6407
    @randomgal6407 5 лет назад +156

    My cat ripped my air mattress so I cant sleep and im still pissed lol

    • @Eric-zs6rd
      @Eric-zs6rd 4 года назад +11

      Why you sleeping on an air mattress that's not right, you need to take better care of yourself

    • @lukeskywalkerjediknight2125
      @lukeskywalkerjediknight2125 4 года назад +3

      Random Gal lol

    • @heavyrain5949
      @heavyrain5949 3 года назад

      Sleep on the floor man! Much better for your back

    • @jennyclark6183
      @jennyclark6183 3 года назад +1

      Cats and air mattresses are not compatible.

    • @bluecorp8557
      @bluecorp8557 3 года назад +1

      Why would you have an air mattress when you have a cat with sharp nails? You walked right into that.

  • @Pebslebon
    @Pebslebon 11 лет назад +8

    You go Cat Daddy! Will do everything within my power to help you spread the word! You are fantastic! Thank you for all you do for Cats! Love, Light and Mojo! :)

  • @ChipGuy
    @ChipGuy 11 лет назад +244

    Declawing is like someone pulling your fingernails out, incuding the finger tips. This is truly in-humane.

    • @lagatita1623
      @lagatita1623 10 лет назад +13

      its amazing how many otherwise kind people think nothing of declawing their cats or docking their dogs ears. Especially Americans.

    • @lagatita1623
      @lagatita1623 10 лет назад +12

      when I live in Canada nobody has declawed cats but in the US, its considered normal. I don't declaw mine ever!

    • @timu-group
      @timu-group 6 лет назад +7

      Scratching is a necessary part of every cat’s life. Using those claws helps your cat strengthen the muscles in his paws and, at the same time, it hastens the shedding of the outer layers of the nails to keep them clean and new. It’s the feline version of going to the nail salon.
      Cats also scratch to claim territory.
      Using the scent glands in his paws, your cat leaves his mark on the places he likes best to let other felines know to stay away. It’s part of his natural hunting instincts, done to keep his claws at the ready for the next big pursuit.
      Simply put, cats must scratch to maintain good paw and nail health. In nature, this would be necessary so they can hunt for their dinner. Plus, it just feels good.
      You’ll never be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can redirect those urges to more acceptable places.
      No-scratch zone
      Let your cat know that certain places in your home are off-limits to his paws of destruction. Protect sofas and chairs by making them unpleasant for your cat to touch. Cover sofas and chairs temporarily with plastic to make it impossible for claws to take hold.(PetIsay couch cat scratch guards:amzla.com/r1ln91jzrxvd)

    • @veryrare5473
      @veryrare5473 6 лет назад

      More like your nails

    • @redtra236
      @redtra236 5 лет назад +1

      I have a declawed cat(was declawed when I got him) and he seems perfectly fine. He's 19 years old and I've had him since he was 2. Just if they are declawed don't let them go outside.

  • @Apostate_ofmind
    @Apostate_ofmind 7 лет назад +170

    I swear to god its more difficult to convince my goddamn mother that the cat is not doing it to get back at her. She is convinced beyond doubt. And calls me the 'psychologist' for trying to convince her that the cat is doing what he must and tells me the cat pisses everywhere to anger her. I think she is insane. DOnt get a cat if you dont want to have a cat goddammit. WE HAVE TWO OF THEM IM GOING INSANE WITH GUILT BECause i cant protect them.

    • @punky298705
      @punky298705 4 года назад +5

      🤣😆😆🤣

    • @karendrozd3617
      @karendrozd3617 4 года назад +2

      Cats are prone to kidney problems. If you haven’t already done so, have the vet do a blood test

    • @Apostate_ofmind
      @Apostate_ofmind 4 года назад +3

      Karen Drozd Done already, and no, they are prone if you dont feed them right, which is th case for any animal.
      My babies are now under constant survaillance for any sign, since once the kidneys start to go its only downhill. For now it looks like its plateauing, with a completely wet diet. But finger crossed!

    • @8698gil
      @8698gil 4 года назад +5

      A lot of people tend to attribute human emotions to cats and dogs. Cats and dogs are not humans, they do not feel guilty or try to get revenge. They are just not smart enough to think that way. They only make associations connected with certain behaviors based on past experience. Getting food or being let outdoors, etc. Vengeful thoughts are totally beyond them.

    • @renegade11b45
      @renegade11b45 4 года назад

      This is super late reply, but my parents do this with my dogs. They think that they want revenge for not giving then treats its so stupid

  • @joansnow4013
    @joansnow4013 6 лет назад +4

    I can’t believe I just found Jackson on RUclips , then again why not! I have learned so much about my cat from you! I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @ouchsp
    @ouchsp 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you, Jackson!! You just gave me some wonderful ideas to protect my furniture, trim my cat's claws and love my cat!

  • @cutecats532
    @cutecats532 9 лет назад +119

    Someone's cat was comming by our house. Declawed, overweight. One day he comes up and another cat had clawed his eye. So we saved him, and now we have a declawed with our not declawed cat.

    • @chantalchar
      @chantalchar 6 лет назад +5

      Sierra Davis this is so sad 😭

    • @timu-group
      @timu-group 6 лет назад +10

      Scratching is a necessary part of every cat’s life. Using those claws helps your cat strengthen the muscles in his paws and, at the same time, it hastens the shedding of the outer layers of the nails to keep them clean and new. It’s the feline version of going to the nail salon.
      Cats also scratch to claim territory.
      Using the scent glands in his paws, your cat leaves his mark on the places he likes best to let other felines know to stay away. It’s part of his natural hunting instincts, done to keep his claws at the ready for the next big pursuit.
      Simply put, cats must scratch to maintain good paw and nail health. In nature, this would be necessary so they can hunt for their dinner. Plus, it just feels good.
      You’ll never be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can redirect those urges to more acceptable places.
      No-scratch zone
      Let your cat know that certain places in your home are off-limits to his paws of destruction. Protect sofas and chairs by making them unpleasant for your cat to touch. Cover sofas and chairs temporarily with plastic to make it impossible for claws to take hold.(PetIsay couch cat scratch guards:amzla.com/r1ln91jzrxvd)

    • @YSLRD
      @YSLRD 6 лет назад +11

      You didn't save him, you stole him. Many people are uninformed about declawing. You may have broken a child or senior's heart.

    • @jessimay8704
      @jessimay8704 6 лет назад +1

      I adopted my cat from my sister in law who declawed her. I think it's so cruel....

    • @lscs102
      @lscs102 5 лет назад +3

      ....and maybe if he hadn't been declawed, he could have defended himself. That's what I take away from that little story. Cats outdoors need that ability! This topic is as flammable as the abortion topic.

  • @fireice2037
    @fireice2037 9 лет назад +166

    Think of your cats paw as your hand. Okay now lay your hand on the table with your palm down. Now slide your four fingers upwards until just the fingertips are touching the table and about half of your palm is touching. This is how your cat walks they walk on tiptoes all the time. Now when you go to declaw your cat. They cut off this top part of the bone called the phalanges which is segmented into three parts. It is basically a cat version of a finger they normally only cut the first third of it off. So now when your kitty goes to walk. Its walking on the stubs. They are basically walking on their fingers now. This is not only incredibly painful for them it also makes using the litter box extremely hard as they have no desire to get the sandy grit stuck in the stub part of the phalanges. Also as your cat notices that it does not have its primary mode of defense anymore it will start to grow tense and nervous. More easily angered and quick to lash out. So not only do you harm your kitty on the outside you also harm him or her on the inside. This makes their lifespan shorter as stress is not good for your cat. So please keep these things in mind before you decide to "declaw" your cat. I think it should be called defingering because thats pretty much what your doing to your poor little kitty.

    • @alwayshere3
      @alwayshere3 9 лет назад +12

      +fireice2037 I could not have said it any better. Kudos to you (ノ≧∇≦)ノ

    • @nevermind5321
      @nevermind5321 7 лет назад +9

      fireice2037 I only hope there are more people who think like you. It's heartbreaking thinking of the cats out there who have to go through their whole lives in pain, inside and out. I look at my cat and can't imagine her ever going through that. I love her too much and want her to be around for a long time. They should make declawing unlawful because it's inhumane and it's torture in my opinion.

    • @pamwilson841
      @pamwilson841 7 лет назад +11

      Some vets refuse to declaw

    • @nicolefunk3493
      @nicolefunk3493 7 лет назад +11

      Pam Wilson I recently asked a vet if they would help put the caps on my cats nails and they refused, but offered to declaw my cats instead. It's infuriating.

    • @billboehm7256
      @billboehm7256 7 лет назад +7

      I hope you found a different vet!

  • @kathymcdaniel1840
    @kathymcdaniel1840 8 лет назад +6

    My 3 cats get regular trims followed by treats - as soon as I finish with the 3rd cat I ask 'who wants snackies?" and they all run into the kitchen where they get 10 treats apiece (guess why). I have 2 tall condos that have posts, one short condo (about 2 1/2' tall) carpet covered and sisal, too. I also have two S-curved floor scratchers and several pads. I've not had a cat scratch my furniture in over 40 years. Each new kitten gets trained and rewarded for scratching in the appropriate place.

  • @brooksequine7621
    @brooksequine7621 5 лет назад

    Love you lots !
    My hubby transitioned in 2015 but prior to this we traveled all over North America with our Peeps .
    She would lie on the dash of our gold F350 Super Duty ( Which I still have and it is now 23 years old & going strong ...) & jump into the back seat to watch things going behind us .
    Peeps would stretch out on the back seat, yawn and I would see her in the rear view mirror and remind her NOT to sink her claws into the leather seat ... she listened on the average !
    My husband passed and Peeps is gone as well and I love them both .
    But to declaw was NEVER an option .

  • @anon3172
    @anon3172 4 года назад +8

    As a huge cat lover with two new kittens, this is a great resource! Great advice! I hate the idea of declawing a cat. Instead, training them properly through positive re-enforcement. I think he covered it at some point. I reward for rubbing themselves up against everything, and gently removing their little feet when they scratch. A scratching post, or several also massively helps!

  • @craig1974
    @craig1974 9 лет назад +16

    My calico was just put to sleep. When we first adopted her i thought about declawing, and after the vet expressed concerns to me about it considering her age i decided to just put up with it. I clipped nails, water bottle sprayed, and taped furniture for quite awhile. It wasn't until she got older that the scratching activity dropped. She was very good about the use of the scratching posts though, and loved the sisal rope ones. Her clawing up the ab roller handles gave me the hint to get a scratching post. Now after educating myself on how to lesson cat claw damage i actually prefer a cat with claws.

  • @DEKIKK
    @DEKIKK 8 лет назад +36

    All the cats I raised are so sweet. It has everything to do with being consistent. Cats are really lovely and easy to train if you just give them your time.

    • @kingkilla421
      @kingkilla421 8 лет назад +3

      Yes i have 6 inside cats.. got stuck with 3 thanks to a girl getting out and having babies...The way you treat them will make there personality,. Also how many cats and people are in the house affect them alot.. by the age of 1 year there kinda stuck with there personality... i also feed 7 wild cats that never leave my yard i can pick up and hold/or bring inside for a bit....its how you treat them when there young...

    • @TraceyMush
      @TraceyMush 5 лет назад +1

      Yes! Give them as much time as you would to a puppy and you will have a cat who is mostly cooperative. Consistency and lots of love are key!

    • @turtlechow18
      @turtlechow18 5 лет назад

      it's harder when you adopt a cat who's 11 though haha takes more time

  • @lynzioliver-musto4718
    @lynzioliver-musto4718 9 лет назад +43

    If you make a point of giving your cat's feet a rub, when they are having a fuss, they get used to it and it makes claw trimming much easier. Our youngest cat loves his paw massages so much, he comes running if I go near a nail file. (No, I don't file his claws, but I will let him press them on the file, as if I'm filing them. He seems to like this and it does no harm which is the most important thing.)

    • @crystalr4650
      @crystalr4650 9 лет назад +5

      +Lynzi Oliver-Musto I do the same thing! Although my cat is much more interested in bits of string, when I do rub her paws she purrs and gets all sleepy.

    • @lynzioliver-musto4718
      @lynzioliver-musto4718 9 лет назад +5

      Crystal R that's it exactly :) reflexology for cats!

    • @icesilverwind
      @icesilverwind 7 лет назад +5

      Aww. That's so lovely. I wish my cat liked it as much. I just get the claw cliipping out of the way asap @.@ Poor thing won't fight me but she meows so piteously.

    • @crystalr4650
      @crystalr4650 7 лет назад +2

      Aww poor girl :( My younger cat gets a little whiney but I drop a treat in front of her nose and by the time she's eaten it I've finished the paw. I often just wait until another time to finish up, there's no need to do them all at once haha.

  • @salwashami7388
    @salwashami7388 5 лет назад +6

    Yaaaay.. I found you..
    I used to watch you on TV and didn't know that you were on RUclips! It's a bit too late, though! 😔 I lost my cat..
    But I agree with you about not to declawing cats. I used to sit on his scratching post and whenever he scratches it, I give him a treat.. so he used to do that more often for a treat and while looking at me to make sure I saw him to get the treat. He was so smart and funny 😢

  • @anaa-qg7xp
    @anaa-qg7xp 5 лет назад +4

    claw caps do work and they work great my kitten has them and they work amazing along with having multiple scratching posts.

  • @sophieliemann2611
    @sophieliemann2611 8 лет назад +5

    We had 4 cats plus 2 littlers(3 and 6 each)... We NEVER had to trim their claws. They always did it by themselves using all the scratching trees we had placed in around in the house. It was funny how proud they looked everytime we watched them using the scratch-places and complimented them. :D

  • @phaelin
    @phaelin 9 лет назад +8

    I have 3 cats that can't go outside (too much traffic), I just trim their nails a little bit when then start getting stuck to the carpets. As for scratching my furniture and me... Meh. If you don't want that, don't have cats. The thing about getting them accustomed to pushing their nails out every now and then is a good one. I do that, also look into their mouths, eyes and ears every now and then. Then when you have to give them a pill or clean their ears they don't freak out. I don't have any problems. I have one of those scratching posts that have a little hideout on the bottom. I just put a concrete block (like in sidewalks) in there and put the pillow on that so it won't fall over. My post is almost scratched in half now though so I'll need to go and look for a new one :p

  • @amordiaz2489
    @amordiaz2489 7 лет назад +4

    I just adopted a cat two weeks ago and she recently started to scratch on the corner or my bed so I'm definitely going to take these tips in consideration 😺

  • @marielynnrobison3121
    @marielynnrobison3121 3 года назад

    This comment is about the best toys for kit cats. Totally agree, the best ones are interactive. Yesterday I bought a couple of hollow balls with bells inside. I attached one to a string and when I move it up, down and all around Lilbits LOVES it! I know when he's tuckered out because his reaction time slows. This is why I trust your advice, it works!

  • @CahillandDelene
    @CahillandDelene 5 лет назад +2

    Why thumbs down votes?! 540 people must have declawed their cats. I volunteer at an animal shelter, and it is important to have a sisal post that is 25-30 in. tall. Shorter ones don't give the stretch a cat needs. Even if you have a kitten, buy a taller post! I have taught each cat to use the post by rubbing catnip on the higher part of the post, and have interactive play around the post so they learn to use it. My cats have NEVER scratched my expensive couches, because they have good scratching posts and horizontal cardboard scratchers. They use them all! Jackson's advice is wonderful!

  • @smof1
    @smof1 11 лет назад +19

    any advice for helping a declawed cat have a better life. My cats are declawed (not by me they were rescues)

    • @phylliscrosby8928
      @phylliscrosby8928 7 лет назад +2

      Why? Aren't they having a good life? If they have problems with litter box try the "scoopable" litter, or get a paper shredder and use newspaper just not the shiny advertising it won't absorb moisture good. Or you could try using the pine bedding that's used for gerbil bedding you should be able to find it in little bale like Packaging. PetSmart would be a good place to look... join their rewards card program.

    • @privateidaho1029
      @privateidaho1029 7 лет назад +1

      Declawing must still be fairly common in the US. In the shelter I volunteer at we currently have 2 declawed cats up for adoption.

  • @Ryan117S
    @Ryan117S 10 лет назад +27

    I don't know, I don't clip our cats' claws ever. They just scratch the scratching posts, the cat tree, etc. They never scratch me, because I can tell when they want their space.

    • @jewelmarkess
      @jewelmarkess 10 лет назад +1

      I don't bother either. I tried. With my previous cat, Mashka, I used to do it initially, but then I stopped and just used slipcovers on the sofa (until I got tired of the sofa, then I removed slip covers). She did go after the carpets, but they turned out pretty scratch-resistant. I now have two kittens, but they came scratching post trained. They saw the cardboard and sisal scratchers and the sisal kitty tree and went right for it. Mashka used to scratch me when she was young, but it was my fault in every case. She mellowed down with age and I learned to respect her space. The kittens are super-sweet, they don't scratch me even when I medicate them (ringworm). I tried to clip their nails initially when I first thought their lesions were from rough play, but they screamed like I was killing them and wiggled so it was really difficult.

    • @doctypepublic
      @doctypepublic 10 лет назад +2

      I don't like being poked when my kitty kneads me. The claws tend to also get caught in the carpet or the furniture, for example. Kitty dislikes the process, but he tends to appreciate not getting hung up.

    • @jewelmarkess
      @jewelmarkess 10 лет назад +1

      doctypepublic
      If you trim claws, neither of these will be the problem. Don't pretend that you are doing it for the cat - the cat doesn't mind being "caught up" and it most certainly doesn't appreciate having its toes chopped - you do realize these are amputations of last part of cat's toes, right? You cause A LOT of pain to your cat and maybe lifetime of chronic discomfort just because you are too lazy to trim the claws.

    • @doctypepublic
      @doctypepublic 10 лет назад +10

      jewelmarkess You took my comment out of context. I was stating why I trim my cats' claws. Kitty obviously doesn't like getting his claws trimmed, but it's worth it. I would NEVER, EVER, EVER declaw my cats.

    • @jewelmarkess
      @jewelmarkess 10 лет назад +5

      doctypepublic
      So sorry, I misunderstood... I apologize. Next time I should re-read the whole thread. I was just upset because I was answering someone on another video who was claiming how her 3 declawed cats are just fine.

  • @noahone3577
    @noahone3577 6 лет назад +4

    I just found one little abandoned infant cat, so when he got up and started moving around and playing, I decided to get another one from the shelter as a buddy. The two are brothers now, double teaming the couch scratching every piece of foamed fabric they can find. A friend said, 'you just let them claw the furniture?' I said, my furniture sucks.

  • @loretohidalgo3533
    @loretohidalgo3533 4 года назад +73

    Finally my cat stopped scratching the sofa, just added catnip to the cat scratching pole and voila

    • @juns597
      @juns597 4 года назад

      I bought catnip spray and it doesn't work at all. Any suggestions on a catnip?

    • @Kashmere23_
      @Kashmere23_ 3 года назад +2

      @@juns597 get the cat nip in herb form. You can get it from Walmart or the pet store

    • @Stellassounds
      @Stellassounds 3 года назад +2

      Ugh my cat doesn't care about catnip at all I wish it was that easy

    • @vedikatherokar2522
      @vedikatherokar2522 3 года назад

      we just got a scratching post for our 1 year old cat, but he seems confused about it. the pet store gave free catnip in herbs with it. we sprinkled some on the post, but he doesn't scratch there. he was too into the catnip. I'm afraid that he won't scratch there at all! any suggestions?

    • @Olivia-wg8gv
      @Olivia-wg8gv 3 года назад +1

      @@vedikatherokar2522 maybe try scratching posts with different materials? It seems like most cats have a favorite material to scratch

  • @rlj151
    @rlj151 4 года назад +2

    When I first started allowing the stray kitten into the house, I was sitting on the couch in the room that I let him into (exterior door remained open, interior doors were closed to let him leave when he wanted), when he started to claw the arm of the couch. So I would look at him and he would stop mid clawing with claws still stuck in. I gently pushed down on each knuckle to retract each claw one by one. Then gave each paw a light tap. After 3 times, he very rarely ever did after that in all the years we had him. If we saw him doing it, he would see us, stop, and walk away. he also never hopped onto counters either, no matter what food was on them. But if he could reach the food while his hind paws were on the floor, then he would take it. But only then.

  • @jeliarra
    @jeliarra 8 лет назад +87

    Declawing? You mean de-toeing. Sick practice!
    Gads I wish more people would RESEARCH BEFORE getting ANY pet!
    They will find that any particular pet is NOT right for their life style or prefect.
    May discover they are not willing to give that particular pet all that is needed for a well adjusted pet. And they will find out how much TIME, MONEY and WORK is need for any pet and decide that a pet is not such a good idea for them.

    • @phylliscrosby8928
      @phylliscrosby8928 7 лет назад +3

      Well said and most pets have claws or hooves, unless you like spiders and snakes 😇

    • @altheaunertl
      @altheaunertl 5 лет назад +5

      @@WrathKing47 They take out the claw and the first bone of the toe. It is de-toeing.

    • @maarneen2183
      @maarneen2183 5 лет назад +3

      ​@@WrathKing47 Cats tend to hide pain, so that's not really an indication. In the shelter I volunteer there's a kitten who had a very serious eye infection, had to have an enucleation. He is cuddly, playful and finds his way using sounds and spatial memory, no problems. But he didn't receive good care in the first part of his life, like your cats.

    • @madisonaubrey6076
      @madisonaubrey6076 4 года назад +1

      Yes !! I used to work in a pet store. It broke my heart and disgusted me that so little people do research before getting a pet.

    • @madisonaubrey6076
      @madisonaubrey6076 4 года назад +1

      King Taters of Taterton declawing takes off the first bone in each toe. It pretty much guarantees that your cat will develop arthritis in its paws.

  • @GlitterC8k
    @GlitterC8k 4 года назад +6

    My cat loves scratching the carpet. I'm so thankful he grew out of scratching furniture.

  • @RosaBrandDesigns
    @RosaBrandDesigns 6 лет назад +11

    Clipping the nails makes such a difference! And making it a good experience even more so.
    I started my little adopted kitten early on with scratching posts and a tall cat tree for scratching. Every time she scratched one of those, I gave her lots of love and affection and even treats. My kitten is a door runner, so we have this game we play with her called the searching game. Each time we go out (and we can't take her with us, which sometimes we do because we don't like being away from her too long), we hide treats in her tree and she climbs up and searches while we offer our "see you soon" coos and head out the door. She still occasionally runs to the door, especially when we arrive back home, but she's not as interested in the door as she used to be. It's remarkable what some positive reinforcement and affection does for helping your cat learn what behaviors are preferred.

  • @Coolcatsbricks
    @Coolcatsbricks 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for your insightful & humourous videos :) I've never declawed my cats & I got the 1st one when my child was 2 years young. I can't believe people still declaw. No way!

  • @shahrobp
    @shahrobp 6 лет назад +5

    My cat scratches this one specific couch, so I got him a scratching pole that kinda looks like the couch. He still scratches the couch but significantly less, every time I tell him off and point at his pole, he immediately goes there and continue scratching on the pole. It's like he knows it's wrong but wont stop doing it!

  • @LightMyFirrre
    @LightMyFirrre 5 лет назад +5

    I’ve had great success with a new sofa that I upgraded the fabric to a velvet microfiber. The weave is so tight, they can’t get their claws in it. So far, a year and nothing. Obviously trimming too.

  • @mariayogui271
    @mariayogui271 5 лет назад +3

    Jackson, you are amazing! I have 4 cats 🐱 hahaha a cat family!! I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷 I always watch your show And your videos! I learn a lot about how to take care of them. They are the most precious thing of my life, thank you for teaching us 🥰

  • @BunnyBexell
    @BunnyBexell 7 лет назад +5

    Here's hoping this helps.
    My husband and I are getting a really nice, new couch tomorrow and one of our fur babies is really bad about scratching furniture. There's no way I'm letting her tear that up.

  • @RhinoaLunar
    @RhinoaLunar 6 лет назад

    My girlfriend and I have three posts in key areas and a small kitten tree. We are getting a large luxury one for them this month. One main scratcher is in the dining room. It is a post style and sturdy. We are currently using the space for reading and sewing and the cats love napping on the comfy chairs. The second is another post. It's a bit smaller but still sturdy. It is next to one end of our wrap around sofa. Opposite of it near our living room book and decorative shelves is the small kitten condo. On the other end of the sofa and next to a comfy chair is another scratch area. It is triangular in shape. It has two scratch areas and a soft fluffy cloth to soak up scent. One scratch part is a round wooden dowel rod wrapped in rope. The other is a scratchy material that is attached to the tall side. When these aren't enough I try putting catnip on the yes places and bitter lime or bitter orange on the furniture.

  • @gingeraustin5951
    @gingeraustin5951 5 лет назад

    Dude, I watch you all the time on MY CAT FROM HELL..and, I haven't had a cat in yrs( since my last baby passed)..but, I decided it was time to get another fur baby..and I ended up getting 2.
    My last cat I hot declawed, and I DONT want to EVER do that again...
    So, on going to follow your advice and try whatever it takes to NEVER resort to declawing..
    Thank you so much for all of your HELPFUL ADVICE..
    you are the man when it comes to cats..
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stefaniebuchelt1598
    @stefaniebuchelt1598 5 лет назад +51

    Im watching this and my cat doesn’t even scratch the furniture lol

    • @maverick1316
      @maverick1316 4 года назад +9

      Stefanie Buchelt i wanna get a cat but this is the only thibg I’m scared of

    • @jimineutron3775
      @jimineutron3775 4 года назад +1

      Yup, my cat scratches the f out of our slippers

    • @tehreemraza3191
      @tehreemraza3191 4 года назад

      ᄏᄏᄏJIMINeutron what do you do about it?

    • @jimineutron3775
      @jimineutron3775 4 года назад +1

      Kream Art welp we just keep the slippers out of his sight and leave one that he can scratch until it gets completely ruined lol. Honestly always shooing him doesn’t work so we adjust for him hehehehe

  • @TheUtopia77
    @TheUtopia77 8 лет назад +7

    Clipping the tips of claws works really fine - after that we can see that the cat has a serious difficulty climbing sofas (and scratching at the same time) which looks hilarious (still she can jump onto the sofa instead of climbing the sides!). Another thing is we got a small, round cheap jute rug (quite pretty though!) for the hall area and taught the cat it's absolutely fine to scratch and even bite it. The cat uses this mat, even plays with the edges, prob cleans her teeth too while chewing on it as well. And that's it, the only risk of damaged furniture would be when she doesn't use the mat for a while and we overlook that the tips of her claws are very sharp again. But she does not use sofas intentionally for scratching, it would be just climbing that would damage them.
    When clipping you have to remember to clip just the sharp tips, because the claws have nerves/veins inside and you can really hurt your cat if you clip too much. Also, a cat can get used to clipping, my partner is 'the boss' for our cat and the cat is super calm when he clips her claws.

  • @mandolinman2006
    @mandolinman2006 8 лет назад +70

    You should meet Gracie. She likes the sticky tape, loves the scented scratch deterrents, chews on power cords, even with hot sauce on them, and has brought blood with the soft paws.

    • @dianemassey325
      @dianemassey325 5 лет назад +1

      mandolinman2006

    • @alexei4632
      @alexei4632 5 лет назад +1

      What breed is she?

    • @tayiishaa
      @tayiishaa 5 лет назад +9

      @@alexei4632 Tiger 😂

    • @mysticnomadivy
      @mysticnomadivy 5 лет назад +4

      Sounds like our Stella omg... the hot sauce eventually worked on her with cords. I was scared she was going to electrocute herself!

  • @mattgiguere5638
    @mattgiguere5638 3 года назад +2

    My kitty is 116 yrs old...I'm sure I cant stop her now...I have 2 scratching pads and she'll use it sometimes but she loves the ol recliner. Thank Jackson 🦁🦁🦁🦁❤💋

  • @wandaalexander1972
    @wandaalexander1972 5 лет назад

    I acquired a adult cat that had already been declawed when she was a kitten. I could tell that her front paws still bothered her even though she was already 2 years old when I got her. She would always hold one paw up when she sat down, alternating left then right back and forth. She developed what seemed like spurs at the end of her paws on the stubs of what remained of her amputated finger tips....almost like claw substitutes, they helped her climb over fences but they would have been useless for self-defense. Her paws continued to bother her for the rest of her life. She died at 14. I miss that old cat.

  • @GeovaneMorgan
    @GeovaneMorgan 9 лет назад +8

    Soft claw caps works for me, you glue them on and they last for about four weeks, cats hate them at first but they get used to it

    • @nataliejinnese4851
      @nataliejinnese4851 5 лет назад

      Geovane Morgan what type of glue is it that you use ?

    • @silverz8548
      @silverz8548 5 лет назад

      Natalie Jinnese Most usually come with adhesive glue and small tools to put them in the cups! You should put them on right after you clip the cats toe ends. The only problem is they don't get the satisfaction of scratching when they scratch anything with the cups on.

  • @SJActress
    @SJActress 8 лет назад +17

    We've tried literally all these things, to no avail. The cat won't scratch posts. He's 20 pounds, and I can't find one big enough that isn't also in the way. Not that it matters, because the sticky tape doesn't drive him to the post, it drives him to another part of the couch. I'd have to sticky tape the entire damn couch. I trim his nails, but that doesn't matter. I use Kitty Klaws, but (again) he's 20 pounds, and those things DO hurt if you don't get the proper size. XL is REALLY hard to find. And even when I find them, they fall off at different times, so there's always a chance he'll have a few nails to destroy the couch.
    So my question is: We have a leather couch. Is there any way I can clean it to get OUR scent OFF of it, so he doesn't have the desire to get HIS scent ON it?

    • @marvellousmelie319
      @marvellousmelie319 8 лет назад +2

      SJActress no cats usually don't scratch leather they don't like the texture. As opposed to material couch. Why is your cat so big? Is it a main coin breed ? Perhaps try the scratching blocks they come in different sizes and shapes so you can try secure it to the wall so it doesn't wobble when he uses it., may help ? Also I found if i just spoke to my cat and asked her to use her block she did.
      I helped my cousins cat aswell I just asked him to use his block and he did .

    • @SJActress
      @SJActress 8 лет назад +4

      Marvellous Melie
      "usually" is the operative word. I don't know what cats usually do to leather couches; this one claws at it. He not a main coone; he's a red lynx point Siamese. He's not fat, just a very large kitteh.
      I've tried blocks, towers, pads, you name it. He just likes couches. :/

    • @Deyedai
      @Deyedai 8 лет назад +5

      SJActress Have you tried the tip Felina suggested where you take an old shirt and wear it a lot to get your scent on it, then attach it securely to the post so that way your cat smells your scent on the post and therefore should be more inclined to use it.

    • @donttry101
      @donttry101 8 лет назад +5

      @SJActress, try cat repellent. spray it on the lower parts of the couch and the parts he usually likes to scratch and he'll leave the couch alone . but you have got to provide an alternative.

    • @amysmith9214
      @amysmith9214 8 лет назад +8

      It took me to find the right post.... I finally got one that is a sort of z shape, stands upright while the scratcher is at a slight angle, has a cardboard insert and carpet surface and has a cutout for the corner of the couch. It stays stable and the cats finally are using the scratcher instead of the chair.

  • @vivienleigh4640
    @vivienleigh4640 4 года назад +12

    I'd never heard of declawing, but then I realized that it's actually a thing, especially in the US. I'm baffled. If you want a pet with no claws, don't get a cat. It makes me angry to be honest. Why not pull the teeth out at the same time? You haven't bought a hamster, it's a c a t. Why do you even want a cat in the first place? No, it's not fun to have your home or your furniture damaged, but cut the claws, give the cat something to scratch on and cover what is especially important to you. If someone here in Sweden would go the veterinary and said "I'd like to declaw my cat" - They wouldn't do it and think you're an idiot.

  • @mar-k7104
    @mar-k7104 6 лет назад

    A while ago we had a cat named Hooper, and he went on to live to be 19, but when he was younger and before my parents divorced, we had this white leathery type cheap couch (mom got the couch, dad got the cat) and it was just littered in holes and it was so obvious and they were everywhere. He was literally the sweetest best cat ever and he never hurt us and was so affectionate, he just scratched the couch a lot (and brought blue jays and giant squirrels into the house but that’s another story). He even had his own post and he used it but he still went to the couch. Eventually we gave it away for free when we moved again a few years later

  • @nobodies7422
    @nobodies7422 2 года назад +2

    I got a section of log and put it in the living room and she loves scratching on it! We noticed she liked scratching on stuff that was wood based (the desk the book case) so I put a piece of wood with heavy bark on it. She loves it.

    • @Ace-ke7fq
      @Ace-ke7fq 2 года назад +1

      we always used a hunk of wood secured to a cornered wall,.my kitty loves it for everything, runs to it for play, for his own uses..15 years now and never had an issue.

  • @veri.contrary
    @veri.contrary 4 года назад +5

    My boyfriend and I have 5 cats in our home, all of them have their claws. None of them scratch our furniture (including a leather couch and fabric love seats) because we give them plenty of cat-friendly furniture around the house. We invested in 3 large and different cat trees and other scratching posts to put around the house for them to lounge on and scratch on, so they don’t bother with anything else. We interact with them on their trees so they enjoy them, and only sleep/rest on our couches

  • @adriiko
    @adriiko 9 лет назад +5

    Hi Jackson,
    I bought and made 4 different type of scratchers for my kitty and got sticky tape but he still scratches the couch. It is impossible to cut his claws because he becomes very incredibly irritated, to the point where professionals and vets have said they will not touch him again. So that rules out the sticky claws claw covers. I am at a complete loss and don't know what to do to get my cat less averse to nail clipping.

    • @ari-6660
      @ari-6660 9 лет назад +4

      +Adri K There is a way to train the cat, but it will take a long time. There are no overnight solutions, unfortunately, but you seem like you really care about your pet. This is going to be a long post, but I tried to think of everything, and I sincerely hope you read it - in short, training is possible but it will take some time and love :)
      Your cat likely had a bad experience with someone holding his paws, or nail clippers, at some point, and even if he hasn't, he just plain doesn't understand why you're doing it and he's afraid.
      Start by just leaving the nail clippers out for a few minutes each day, let him investigate them (with supervision - nail clippers are sharp and if he decides to rub on them, he could cut his nose.) If he won't even go near them, leave 2-3 small treats around the clippers. After a few days of this, when he sees the nail clippers, he should start approaching them in anticipation of something tasty. He'll be less weirded out by them.
      At the same time, you have to condition him to accept having his paws touched, which is probably his biggest problem from what it sounds like. (Once the vet has ruled out medical causes, like arthritis or cysts or anything like that which could cause him to be in pain when his paws are touched.)
      Start by just touching his paw with a finger, then IMMEDIATELY giving him a small treat. The most important thing with conditioning is timing, and you have to give the treat within seconds of touching his paw, otherwise he won't connect the two. He'll probably be surprised and maybe even annoyed at first, but receiving the treats will really help him change his attitude.
      If he seems okay with you just gently poking his paw (not like a quick rude poke, but just gently touching his paw with your fingertip), progress to gently touching his paw with several of your fingers. Again, keep those treats going. Increase the amount of time you touch his paw (example, go from 1 second to 2 seconds, to 4 seconds, to 8 seconds, and so on). If he seems to backpedal, i.e. he moves his paw away from you, hisses, thumps his tail, pins his ears, anything like that, decrease the amount of time you're touching him until he's ready to move up to more time. (If that makes sense - hard to explain with text only.) You'll have to do this over the course of days, maybe even weeks, depending on how fearful he is. In other words, your cat won't go from 1 second to 8 seconds overnight, it's going to take time.
      If he seems to be tolerating you just touching his paws, you can progress to holding his paw briefly, then giving him a treat. Then holding his paw for longer and longer periods, all while rewarding with treats. Again, if he acts annoyed, give him a break and some more time with the current lesson until he's ready.
      I'm not sure if your cat tolerates being on his back, but that's how I trim my cat's claws. I hold them on their back on my lap, with their head supported by my belly, and one arm supporting their shoulders/chest. It's the easiest way for me to get all four feet. They don't love it but they tolerate it long enough to trim claws.
      If your cat isn't okay with that, start by just holding him in your lap for a short amount of time, giving him a treat, then letting him leave if he chooses. That tells him if he lets you hold him briefly, he'll get a treat and be free to go. Increase the amount of time you hold him slowly, and of course give him a break and let him go immediately if he gets annoyed (pinned ears, tail thumping, growling, anything like that.)
      Progress to holding him on his back on your lap, giving a (small) treat, and letting him go immediately. He probably will not be very cooperative the first time from what you describe, but give him a treat anyway and then let him have a break, or immediately distract him with a toy game. Keep in mind, they can't eat food on their back any better than we can, so for this you'll want very tiny treats - just enough for them to taste and smell, not enough they have to chew. Like the size of a peppercorn, really tiny.
      He has to understand that if he wants to leave, you will let him- that will help him feel more confident and trusting of you. I put my cats on their back by picking them up like normal (not by their arms or ribs!! that is wrong and very painful! put one arm under their front half, like under their forearms/elbows, and the other hand under their back feet and butt. This is the proper way to lift an adult cat. From there it's easy to sit down and gently lay him in your lap. Immediately give him a treat and let him go.)
      If he accepts this, slowly increase the amount of time you hold him on your lap, and keep giving him treats. Always let him go immediately if he starts wriggling around or seems annoyed.
      Since I don't know your cat, this could take days, weeks, or months, to get to the point where he: doesn't mind nail clippers, his paw held, or being laid on his back. It only took my cat a few weeks to get it, but I would consider her more clever than most. Still, everything can go perfectly and then he could still freak out when you combine all three, so here's what you can do.
      Continue with laying him on his back (gently) in your lap, and once he's really accepted that and seems to be more concerned sniffing for your treat then running away, try holding one of his paws. Just for a few seconds. Then give him a treat and let him leave if he wants. At this point I think he should be pretty comfortable with that, but who knows, he might not be. Just keep up the routine: first hold the paw for a second or two, then maybe 4-5 seconds, then 10 seconds. You can be giving the treats /while/ you're holding his paw, too. Just for good measure, do this conditioning slowly (as in across days) with all four of his paws - I've found that while most cats will accept their front paws being touched, /all/ of them hate their back feet touched. It must be ticklish. Expect him to take longer to accept his back feet touched. Even my trained kitty still kicks her back feet for claw trimming, even if she's actively licking a treat while I do it. It must be a reflex.
      If, and only if, he accepts both laying on his back and having his paws held, introduce the nail clipper. My cat always wants to smell it thoroughly first, so if he wants to, let him do that (and reward with a treat.) Start by just trimming one claw, then giving a treat and letting him leave if he wants. I've found cats are usually kind of curious/weirded out about the sound the nail clipper makes - mine always wants to lean forward and sniff my hands while I'm doing it. Be mindful of the direction you point the paw in, so that the trimmed nail bits don't fly into the cat's face (been there, done that.)
      The next day, try trimming the next claw - be very careful to only trim in the bright white part of the cat's claw. If your cat has dark claws, have a peer the cat trusts hold a flashlight up under the claw. If you still can't tell the difference between the pink blood vessels and the claw itself, you may need to try to have the vets do it, or you can try wiping the claw clean with a little water. (Sometimes they get kitty litter wedged up under their nail and that makes it hard to see). Anyway, leave a large visible space between the pink part of the nail and the white part - you really only need to trim the needle sharp point.
      Your cat may only ever accept having one or two claws trimmed before his patience runs out and he wants to leave - that's okay! Let him leave when he's uncomfortable. Immediately reward him afterwards with a treat or toy game (personally I always have a cat dancer lying next to me on the couch so that as soon as my cat gets up, we start playing - I think it helps them to recover from the uncomfortableness.) Time is your friend here, and over time he will learn that this is just part of the routine, he doesn't get hurt, he gets treats, and he's free to leave when he's had enough. Perhaps after several months, you will be able to trim all of his claws at once - what a thought! But it will take time and understanding. It's so simple to us, but it's very weird and new for the cat, and requires the cat to really really trust you to let you do this to him.
      If you read this whole thing, do a cartwheel, you're a great cat keeper.
      Let me know if you have any more questions or if you run into any unexpected behavior. Again, none of this will happen overnight, and your cat already has very little patience for this thing you want from him - I wouldn't do more than 2 training sessions a day, not unless he's getting comfortable with it really quickly. And of course, if moving to the next stage of conditioning makes him freak out, go back to the previous stage and keep on rewarding him until he can make the leap.
      You'll probably go through a lot of treats, so I would either invest in diet treats (low calorie, low fat) or just give him pieces of his own cat food, lol! That's what I did with my cat, to be honest, and when it came time for me to actually trim all her claws on her back, I would give her very tiny pieces of bacon, something she never gets unless it's claw trimming time. I wish you the best in training your kitty, and of course if someone like Jackson Galaxy sees something wrong with what I've suggested, feel free to correct me.

    • @adriiko
      @adriiko 9 лет назад +2

      Hi Rosa
      Thank you so much for this detailed post. I really appreciate the thought and time you put into it. I will try the conditioning: I particularly like the suggestion to divide the process into several stages.
      He hates being held on his back so I will probably have to try a different position (he does love to be carried, just not on his back). I will ask the vet to look into medical causes though he is healthy so probably it's just the "fear factor."
      What is a cat dancer? It that a wand-type toy?
      Also does it matter for the effectiveness of the conditioning that when he gets the treat he immediately jumps down to eat in the floor? He only eats treats on the floor even if he is comfortably laying on the couch (and then he sits and waits for more. Which is the cutest thing)
      Thanks again! :)

    • @ari-6660
      @ari-6660 9 лет назад +1

      +Adri K If he hates being held on his back, you could try holding him in your lap, perhaps with his front legs draped over one arm/wrist, with that hand holding his paw, and the other hand doing the trimming. With the rest of your arm behind him. I think it goes best if you can hold them in some way, so they can't back away from the nail trimmer- that could make you pull the nail instead of cut it, which could end badly. It's a natural reflex they have to having their paw held, they want to pull it back even though they know you aren't going to harm them. I'm not sure how you would check or trim his back paws this way, though - that's why I ended up putting my cat on her back. Maybe one person could hold him while another checked his back feet or something.
      And I agree, it's likely the fear that makes him rebel against nail trimming, but you never know. My cat used to bite me terribly if I petted her a certain way and we couldn't figure out why - I mean full force biting and kicking with her back legs! We slowly figured out she didn't want one hip touched, and sometimes her hip and belly were hot (you could feel the heat if you hovered your hand over her body.) Well, an Xray later, it turned out she had a hairline fracture in her hip that had healed before we got her. Who would have thought? It seems like it gets inflamed and gives her arthritis, so we put joint gel on her food. And we're smarter about where we pet, lol.
      Yes, a cat dancer is a wand-type toy. Lots of cat rescues around here sell them at events really cheap. I would just caution against getting one that has string or ribbon or bells or feathers, those things are easy to break off and eat (and my cat loooves to tear up the feathers into tiny pieces). I prefer the ones that are more like fuzzy tubes, or oversized mice. I feel like putting their energy into play immediately after nail trimming helps give them a healthy outlet after the frustration of being held and obeying :P
      Sure, you could feed him on the floor, you could do all of this conditioning while sitting on the floor if you're physically able. It doesn't make a difference for his claws whether they're trimmed on the floor or on a couch, as long as they get trimmed. And the fact that he would immediately recognize he's getting a treat would be enough for him to learn the connection. I had a cat that used to only eat treats on the floor too - he would carry it in his mouth to the floor and a few feet away from me. But as he got older and observed the rude young cat, he started getting bolder, to where he'd try to slyly pull your food off your plate if your head was turned.

  • @angiep10
    @angiep10 5 лет назад +3

    Do you recommend a great scratching post??

  • @72marie
    @72marie 5 лет назад +1

    THIS WORKS!! If you want to prevent your cat from scratching on the corners of your furniture just dust or spray on a minimal amount of hot chili powder (Not even elephants can stand it!) There are many colors of chili powder from red, black to white to blend in. I tried it all to get them to stop scratching from 2 sided tape to the no chew spray but nothing worked until the chili powder that I applied 1 time over a year ago..They have not once scratched any of the furniture or the new tweed textured dining room chairs. My cats have 4 of there own scratch poles so I think they were trying to mark. I wish I knew of this solution years ago. I hope it helps and saves many couches:)

  • @blisswkc3344
    @blisswkc3344 4 года назад +2

    Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹
    Y'all such an inspiration 🥰
    Appreciate y'all from the bottom of my heart 💖
    Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈

  • @bekahwren
    @bekahwren 6 лет назад +5

    "You're having a lazy moment together" 😍

  • @nicholascremato4861
    @nicholascremato4861 10 лет назад +161

    I had girlfriend who was messy and she wore her keys on her belt and it scratched my sofa. Guess what I didn't do? I didn't cut off her fingers!!!! so I won't declaw my cat. It's the top of her fingers. My cat Annie has 2 places she scratches as her way of being nice to me. I didn't even have to ask her.

    • @peggiecantellya7834
      @peggiecantellya7834 9 лет назад +5

      I am going to make this quote into a poster and use it at cat adoptions! This is priceless! Thank you so much for saying this in just this way!

    • @nicholascremato4861
      @nicholascremato4861 9 лет назад +6

      I have never declawed a cat. But just a couple of months ago I found out it is harmful to them. I never knew.

    • @JoseHernandez-ql8vw
      @JoseHernandez-ql8vw 9 лет назад +2

      nicholas cremato Most declawed cats don't have complications

    • @peggiecantellya7834
      @peggiecantellya7834 9 лет назад +4

      Sven Hassel I have 3 rescued declaws and two of them have declaw issues. Also, vets do it thinking they're keeping cats in their homes, but if 25% of cats are declawed and 25% of cats in shelters are declawed, then this is clearly not working.

    • @taracox9169
      @taracox9169 9 лет назад +7

      Sven Hassel Where do you get your information??? How can they not have complications from the amputation of the last joint of each toe? 1 cats walk on the tips of their toes, by removing the last joint it changes how they are able to walk, this leads to changes in the structure of the bone joints leading to arthritis. 2 with out claws to protect themselves, they turn to their only form of defense which is biting 3 declawing is a very painful procedure used to actually test new analgesia medication, but there is no standard of care setting which analgesia is best pre/post surgery, which leads many vets to not use appropriate pain medication, and other times no pain medication. Pain post surgery is the problem that leads to litter box issues, as the cat cannot tolerate the texture of the litter, leading to urination out side the litter box. Please do your research before your put such ignorant comments for all read, it really shows how uneducated you are and how inhumane & cruel a person you can be. Tara L. Cox, RN

  • @charlotte-mg9wj
    @charlotte-mg9wj 5 лет назад +10

    I love to crochet so I just made Afghans to cover the sofas, win win!

    • @spcunknown2861
      @spcunknown2861 4 года назад

      What do you mean you made Afghans lol

    • @charlotte-mg9wj
      @charlotte-mg9wj 4 года назад +2

      SPC Joogy in the uk we call a large thick crocheted blanket an Afghan, i can see how odd that would sound if you didn’t though! Sorry, I thought everywhere else called it an Afghan blanket as well

    • @spcunknown2861
      @spcunknown2861 4 года назад

      @@charlotte-mg9wj nah it's just pretty weird sounding in the US 😂

    • @revatherealestateagentandr8964
      @revatherealestateagentandr8964 4 года назад

      Maybe to the young ones, but I grew up saying they were afghans , here in the US, lol. Maybe it’s a generational thing? Like we used to call flip flops thongs and now thongs are what people call those creepy underwear/bathing suit bottoms. I said creepy yes. Dual meaning... lol! 😂

  • @rebeccadebassige6804
    @rebeccadebassige6804 6 лет назад +1

    The yes and no really works. After watching the show and seeing an example, my can has multiple scratch posts in all the places she likes to scratch. She doesn't claw my couch! It was such a simple solution. I do clip her nails as well. She's so cute! I love my cat.

  • @winglessnymph8697
    @winglessnymph8697 5 лет назад

    Holy cow the trimming nails seriously works!! Remy is a one year old and would rather eat my hand than let me brush him. But I just clipped his first nail after we got home from a walk. He was happy and lounging. Remy just let me reach over and clip a nail.

  • @LPJMagicmusic
    @LPJMagicmusic 3 года назад +8

    One of my cats let's me clip his nails seamlessly, I just cradle him, he looks up at me interestingly and I pat his head after each paw. But he likes paw rubs, even spreads his toes out like Garfield lol. My other cat thinks I'm the devil if I touch his paws.

    • @QueenGail
      @QueenGail 3 года назад

      LOL, that's funny. Sounds like my two who are litter mates and look like twins but are soo different.

    • @LPJMagicmusic
      @LPJMagicmusic 3 года назад +1

      @@QueenGail hahaha they wouldn't be nearly as cool if they all were the same! I've had the cat who thinks im the devil for 4 or 5 years. Got him from the pound. The chill one i rescued from a feral family. He was the same age as the others but was at least 2-3 times smaller than the rest. They would exclude him from eating so he was in really bad shape. Hes one of the smartest and sweetest cats I've met! Still eats like its going to go away one day all these years later tho🤣

  • @robertaviles8451
    @robertaviles8451 3 года назад +3

    The problem I have is the cats go INSIDE the couch, when they have a 5 foot cat tower (that has scratchers) less than 20 feet away! Don't really want to move the tower, because it's by the window and gives them a beautiful view of outside!
    Kinda stuck... 🤷

  • @ZdeniD
    @ZdeniD 10 лет назад +8

    What is declawing? We trim our cat's nails and she's a good girl. She gets a treat after trimming and she's happy.

    • @anneelk9066
      @anneelk9066 10 лет назад +11

      Declawing is amputating the 8 knuckles on the cat's front paws. Some shitheads do this, because their super expensive leather furniture is more important for them than the health and happy life of their cats.

    • @ZdeniD
      @ZdeniD 10 лет назад +3

      Anne Elk Hi Anne, I found some Jackson's video about it and I was disgusted.. It's so cruel I almost cried. If you teach your cat not to scratch on furniture, it's OK and there's just need to take care of its nails. That's just horrible.

    • @anneelk9066
      @anneelk9066 10 лет назад +1

      Zdeni
      Well, I tried to teach her to scratch only her scratching post, but I woudn't say, that I've succeeded. She generally scratches only my old, ugly couch, so I'm actually quite OK with it. :) I thing that the most horrible thing about declawing is that many people think, that there is no difference to the cat whether the animal has it's knuckles or not.

    • @ZdeniD
      @ZdeniD 10 лет назад

      Anne Elk How stupid can somebody be to think that??? I'd cut of their knuckles to see how it's without them. And Jackson says in that video about declawing in detail that it's hurt them to go to the litter box, so they start peeing and pooping everywhere else. Just because of stupidity of people.

    • @anneelk9066
      @anneelk9066 10 лет назад +7

      I've read comments like "if we can cut of their balls, then why not their knuckles", so yeah... I'm an humanist, but reading shit like this is seriously weaking my faith in humanity.

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 4 года назад

    Our family bred Siamese cats. We just knew that while we were training our kittens then our furniture got covered until they were trained to not destroy our furniture and drapes. But it was important for them to have places for them to scratch. When I got my rescue cat I knew she might want to claw my furniture so I covered my couch with a nice quilt from the thrift store connected to the rescue. She is learning and I’m learning her preferences so I can find good alternatives for her to scratch. She loves my couch so the quilt is a great solution cuz she can’t scratch through the quilt. And she loves her scratcher lounge I got her. Now I’m looking for a good vertical one for her too that will work in my tiny space

  • @royalspin
    @royalspin 6 лет назад

    Tape will only work on certain places . I used a spray that they didn't like but then they just moved up to the top of the couch and tore into it instead . If you try tape you'll be taping up everything and it will look like 💩. One of my cats used to scratch on my rockaple antique table and I about came undone till I realized that I should place some aluminum foil on the leg of the table and then a scratching post next to it to offer an alternative to the table leg . It took awhile but it worked . She hated the foil and eventually chose the post instead . As he mentioned post height and stability is crucial to cats .So bare that in mind when choosing a suitable post .
    So I totally agree with him about his suggestion to put s scratching post next to the couch or bed etc . He's right , they'll scratch wherever you are . It's a comfort and territorial thing . Aside from that it just goes with the territory with having a cat . Either accept the fact that they need those claws or find another type of pet . Unless you have a totally indoor cat ,they need those claws for defense,climbing and marking their scent which is another form of communication for them.

  • @mewtuber765
    @mewtuber765 6 лет назад +4

    I could use some advice. Im 14 and my dad remarried. I have a cat, but my Step mom HATES him. Since they refuse to buy him a new scratching post I really dont know what to do. She wants him declared since she thinks its "harmless". Ive told her the risks and she doesn't think anything of it. So since he has no scratching post now, he will go to the stairs or this leather couch. Is there any way I can get him to stop so my step mom isnt getting angry at me over a problem that my cat can't help, even after ive diciplined him. She thinks he chooses to scratch and I cant get it across to her that he NEEDS to scratch. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

    • @lilervtm467
      @lilervtm467 3 года назад

      how is it going, I also have a leather couch and I know my mom would flipp if she knew how much damage my kitten actually can cause. I havent told her every risk to only make her change her mind:(

  • @charlieinfinite9434
    @charlieinfinite9434 6 лет назад +8

    I'm a raw cat daddy, so I love to encourage my cats' natural instincts. However, no matter what I try, two of my cats will NOT stop picking at the curtains! It drives me crazy and makes me fear getting a couch of any value... but I can't live on Target lounges forever. The cats have plenty of scratching posts (in fact, their favourite curtain to claw is right next to their favourite tower (with scratching rope attached)! I've tried gently pulling their claws off the curtains with firm, but loving "no"s, I've tried spraying them with mist bottles of water if they do it to associate it with bad things, but they just look at me like a nuisance / "why are you so mean?", I've even tried tying the curtain back, but they will reach for it anyway. I can't cover my curtains in sticky tape - that's just absurd - and I'm not going to de-claw the cats. What is left?

    • @kristinmary4025
      @kristinmary4025 2 года назад +2

      My kitten love doing this and every single time I would firmly say No get up and put him to a scratching post and scratch at the post myself. If he did it again I would say no and put him in the other room and shut the door couple seconds later I would let him out and repeat if did it again it does work but you have to be consistent . Usually he's doing it out of boredom and I need to play with him which is more fun anyway than the discipline combined all of them and it will work.

    • @charlieinfinite9434
      @charlieinfinite9434 2 года назад +1

      @@kristinmary4025 I've tried that, but they either don't get the association or they just don't care. Lol.

    • @kristinmary4025
      @kristinmary4025 2 года назад

      Yeah they're definitely stubborn I really need to play more get that energy out it's like my punishment if I don't LOL but of course they're worth it😊

  • @BrendAn_RSA
    @BrendAn_RSA 4 года назад +82

    If you are planning on getting a cat - KNOW that they MIGHT be scratching furniture. If that is a problem, DON"T GET A CAT!!!!!

    • @Unknown-up3hs
      @Unknown-up3hs 4 года назад

      I am a police I am coming for you👮🏿‍♂️👮🏿‍♂️👮🏿‍♂️👮🏿‍♂️👮🏿‍♂️👮🏿‍♂️🤜🏾🤏🏿👊🏻😼

    • @Unknown-up3hs
      @Unknown-up3hs 4 года назад

      Brendan Smit sucks because he has a cat

    • @BrendAn_RSA
      @BrendAn_RSA 4 года назад +4

      @@Unknown-up3hs Please don't ever have offspring. There's enough stupid people on the planet already.
      Dankie dom doos :)

    • @MYSTERY-vc2dg
      @MYSTERY-vc2dg 4 года назад +2

      do cats scratch walls? that's what im afraid of :(

    • @bokutosass5543
      @bokutosass5543 4 года назад

      MYSTERY 5670 I’ve never had a problem with wall scratching, but it might depend on your type of wall. Ours are not textured at all ✨

  • @midna2800
    @midna2800 5 лет назад +1

    I am SO shocked hearing about declawing. I have neeeever heard of it! Maybe it is more unusual in Sweden, where I live.
    Thank you so much for the tips on the claw trimming! I am getting my first indoor cat and am therefor very happy getting to learn so mamy great things that werent necessarily a part of my outdoor catrutine.

  • @alisonewing3538
    @alisonewing3538 3 года назад +1

    So much wisdom and cat love. Thank you Jackson Galaxy!

  • @maestrongduktor6660
    @maestrongduktor6660 6 лет назад +33

    I don't want to declaw my cats...i agree its not needed. They need their claws. i like them the way they are. Even if they scratch my exercise equipment.

  • @1960MarkAdam
    @1960MarkAdam 10 лет назад +14

    My cat scratched my furniture one time and I looked at him and held him paw and went "ohhhhhh nooooooooo!!!!" he knew it made me upset, so he stopped, but my cat loves me so, I don't know if that would work for everyone lol

    • @spidaminida
      @spidaminida 10 лет назад +5

      Aw that's sweet :)
      My cat's like that too, if she does something I don't like, I act sad and dismayed she won't do it again. A cat's main driving force seems to be politeness.

    • @Wendalore65
      @Wendalore65 10 лет назад

      Oh, wow!!! I didn't know cats were like that!! ever! I just fell in love with a cat that was staying at my house, and she is gone, to I'm getting ready to get my own cat!!! That will be interesting to see!!

    • @MichaelL502
      @MichaelL502 10 лет назад

      That's awesome lol

    • @kiwiholmes3587
      @kiwiholmes3587 9 лет назад +1

      That's what worked for my cat when we first got him! Cats understand dialogue people! Let them know that scratching will result in a negative consequence like not getting the daily treat or something. It's that easy really (for most cases anyway) :)

  • @Mariah-cs8mq
    @Mariah-cs8mq 4 года назад +5

    I put nail caps on my cat and she doesn’t mind them at all, I can’t believe people don’t talk about these very much

    • @bsrty2069
      @bsrty2069 3 года назад

      It's still a torture for them because they can't retract their nails!

    • @Mariah-cs8mq
      @Mariah-cs8mq 3 года назад

      They can retract though.. they just cover the tip of the nail, it doesn’t restrict their nails whatsoever

  • @franm.8343
    @franm.8343 Год назад +1

    My cats have stratch posts, cardboard scratch pads x 4. Very large trees and lots of wooden fencing around my house. One of them, though loves to attack my rug and has done a fair bit of damage over the years. 😡

  • @hvmears6118
    @hvmears6118 4 года назад +1

    Put double sided tape on my vintage leather chairs for about 2 months... as soon as I took it off, my 2 kittens immediately started scratching them again.... AND... pulling the sticky tape off of the chairs only added to the damage... The other problem is the kittens just hanging out on the furniture punctures the leather when they are not even scratching at it...

    • @QueenGail
      @QueenGail 3 года назад +1

      Same here, and my cats scratch and bite tape,my daughter said to try Vicks vapoRub, I'm giving it a try.

    • @hvmears6118
      @hvmears6118 3 года назад +1

      Jackson galaxy also convinced me to make a kitten shelves to climb on... another disaster... one of them fell off and hit his neck on my turntable... scared me to death ... I took the whole thing down... incredibly expensive project too.. luckily little Kitty wasn’t injured