http://www.catster.com/answers/question/cat_wont_stop_scratching_wood_furniture-68936 I just moved from my house to an apartment with a roommate. At the house, my parents allowed their cats to scratch door frames/wooden furniture, and now my 3 yr old male loves scratching wood. He's getting better about the door frames, but my real concern is the kitchen table--it's my roommate's, and if he scratches that, she'll flip. I've tried No-Scratch spray, trimming his claws, and lemon-scented furniture polish, and I'm not sure how much that helps. He only does it when my roommate is watching (trying to show off?), & we have squirt bottles, but that doesn't deter him from trying. I have scratch posts at either end of the apt (it's not that big), but I'm pretty sure I shouldn't move the one b.c he's used to it being where it is? I don't know; is there anything else I can try? De-clawing is a no-go (I love him dearly), & roommate won't allow anything on her table that will ruin finish (double-sided adhesive). For now it's wrapped in tinfoil, but is there anything else? en-us Copyright Catster 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:01:02 GMT Thu, May 23rd 2013, 00:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Catster.com catsters@catster.com catsters@catster.com http://www.catster.com/answers/question/cat_wont_stop_scratching_wood_furniture-68936#answer-189407 A scratching post is the answer to your scratching problem but it will take time to encourage your cat to use it and when purchasing the scratching post.When selecting or building a scratching post, look for one that is at least as tall as your cat when he stands on his hind legs. http://www.myfurniturestore.com.au/

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