Cats and claws: the survival guide for a harmonious (or almost) cohabitation with natural and healthy solutions for your feline 🍃✨

Ah, cats and their claws! These adorable balls of fur that purr in our arms and transform our furniture into works of contemporary art... Well, that's one way of looking at it🤪

If you have a cat, you've probably witnessed this spectacle: your favorite feline stands on its hind legs, grabs your couch with its sharp claws, and starts a full-on "scratching" session. A behavior that can leave indelible marks on your home... and on your patience🤯

Sharpening your claws: a feline passion (and a bit yours)😸

But why the hell do cats need to sharpen their claws? Is it a feline conspiracy to ruin our interiors?😿

Not quite. In reality, scratching is a natural and essential behavior for our feline friends. It's a bit like going to the hairdresser for us humans: a question of maintenance and well-being🍃

Cat claws are truly multifunctional tools. They are used to ⬇️

• Marking territory: Cats deposit pheromones (odorous chemicals) on the surfaces they scratch. This is their way of saying, "Watch out, this is my home!"
• Maintaining your claws: Claws grow continuously. By wearing them down, the cat gets rid of dead parts and keeps them in perfect condition for hunting or climbing.
• Let off steam: Scratching is a physical activity that allows cats to expend energy and relieve stress or excitement. It's a bit like a workout for them.

How to Get Your Cat Off Your Furniture (Without Traumatizing Them)
So how do you stop your cat from turning your couch into a giant scratching post? Here are some tips 👌

• Offer him alternatives: Offer your cat scratching posts adapted to his needs: cat trees, cardboard scratching posts, scratching mats... There are a multitude of models for all tastes and budgets.
• Place scratching posts in the right places: Cats tend to scratch near the places where they spend the most time or near their sleeping areas. Place scratching posts there to encourage them to use them.
• Make your furniture less attractive: Cover the areas your cat likes to scratch with materials it doesn't like (aluminum foil, plastic, etc.). You can also use natural repellents (citrus peels, essential oils, etc.).
• Reward your cat: When he uses a scratching post, praise him and give him a treat. This will help him associate the scratching post with a positive experience.

Conclusion: a happy cat, an (almost) intact house
Scratching is a natural need for cats. By offering them suitable alternatives and diverting their attention from your furniture, you preserve your interior while respecting their needs. And if your sofa has a few war scars, console yourself by telling yourself that your cat loves you (in their own way)❤️