Felines make great pets for a lot of reasons. They are enjoyable, low maintenance and generally loyal house pets. There are some disadvantages to owning felines as well, and a major one is the fact that they are likely to scratch everything.

Scratching is a natural kitty behavior, so they do it for a number of reasons, such as marking their terrain and sharpening their claws. An outdoor cat will often scratch trees as well as other objects around the yard, but an indoor pet cat may prefer your nice sofa or even favorite chair as its scratching post. Luckily, there are several ways to stop cat scratching.

Giving a cat something else to scratch is the most effective way to get it to stop scratching your furniture. Scratching posts for cats are available at every pet store in many varieties. When buying a cat scratching post, you want to ensure it is tall enough for the cat to be able to stand on its hind legs to scratch it they really like the stretching part of the scratching. Make sure it's stable enough to not tumble over, and put it somewhere easy to find. Once you first get it, you should introduce your kitty to it and actually take your cat's paws and help it to scratch the post so that it knows what it's for.

So this gives them another thing to scratch, but that may not be enough. They may simply keep scratching the furniture as well as the post, so you have to make the furniture unappealing to them. You can do this a number of different ways. You can purchase no-scratch spray at a pet store, which smells bad to cats (but luckily not to people). You can also put double sided tape on the areas of furniture that the cat tends to scratch. Cats do not like that gummy feeling and will eventually stop scratching where the tape is. When they stop, you can remove the tape and they will probably not go back.

So if you have a cat with a scratching issue, rest assured there are plenty of ways to treat the issue that do not involve getting rid of the cat. Stop by the local pet store for a scratching post and possibly some spray and you will most likely end up with a happy cat and unscathed furniture.

Adopting Adult Cats: Special Factors
If you have decided that you would like to adopt an older cat, congratulations! There are some special things you need to take into consideration with an older cat as opposed to a kitten, but in some ways this will actually be a lot easier than adopting a kitten!

Cat Flea Prevention Is Essential For The Animals Health And Wellness
Pet care can appear to be easy but there is more than meets the eye when keeping the family feline healthy. A good quality food and regular trips to the vets and the opportunity to exercise are all vital but there is more still.

What Are Cat Claw Covers?
Clawing, or scratching at the furniture is a naturally habit for cats. They do this because it feels good to them. However, many cat owners are not quite happy with the result--torn up couches, scratched drapes, and more.

Finding Quality Recipes For Cat Food
There are many reasons why you might wish to make your own cat food at home. The main reason being that it is very hard to find healthy cat food in stores.

How You Can Keep Your Cat Safe From Lyme's Disease
Lyme's disease is a disease that animals can get via the bite of an infected tick. This is common in the northwestern and mid-Atlantic United States. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks get this disease after biting infected deer or mice.

Black Shade Kittens And Cats Are Actually In Danger In Our Animal Shelters
I firmly believe that all kittens are adorable and deserve families who will take care of them and spoil them. Unfortunately, not every kitten or cat can find a home and a great many are euthanized every year.

Prevailing Health Risks Of Cats
If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.