This will be effective to divert your cat s attention away from the staircase.
My cat wont stop scratching carpet.
Scented carpet fresheners work too.
Shake the bottle up and spray on the carpet your cat likes to scratch.
When we moved into the place three years ago the cats didn t scratch but over the past year or so they scracth it all the time.
You can still use the stairs but the carpet is safe from your cat s attention.
Reduce the damage done by cat claws while you re working on methods to stop your cat s carpet scratching you ll want to minimize the damage to your home in the meantime.
For this diy hack you will need a spray bottle some lemon juice and water.
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Place a baby gate in front of the stairs.
My cat wont stop scratching carpet.
If your cat cannot reach the stair carpet it cannot scratch it.
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Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake it before use.
You should now have an understanding of why cats scratch and realize that it s your responsibility as the owner to prevent them from scratching your carpet.
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If you don t have any essential oils use fragrance oils or even cologne to deter your furry friend.
For a 16 oz spray bottle put a teaspoon of lemon juice and fill the rest with water.
Paying more attention to your cat including playing with it more often may offer the reassurance it needs to give up its carpet scratching habits.
Here are some tips you can follow which will show you how to stop a cat scratching the carpet.
Cat won t stop scratching carpet in home.
We ve been wanting to replace our carpeting for a long time but have some concerns about the cat scratching of the carptet.
1 horizontal scratching pad.
The smell of the citrus in the lemon will make your kitty want to avoid the area.
How to stop a cat scratching the carpet.