{"id":473,"date":"2025-07-15T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/ja\/blog\/?p=473"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:13:14","slug":"stop-cats-scratching-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/en\/blog\/stop-cats-scratching-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to stop cats from scratching furniture | Stress-free solutions from in-home pet sitters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"288\"><strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"288\">Why do cats scratch furniture? A cat sitter&#8217;s perspective<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/chatgpt-image-2025-07-17-pm-05-53-51.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/chatgpt-image-2025-07-17-pm-05-53-51.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_53_51-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_53_51-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_53_51-809x571.png 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"334\">Cats scratching furniture isn&#8217;t a behavioral problem \u2014 it&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"329\">an important behavior based on natural instinct<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"386\">\n<li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"345\">\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"345\">Marking their territory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"354\">\n<p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"354\">Sharpening their claws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"386\">\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"386\">Stretching and relaxing<br data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"371\" \/>\u2014 it&#8217;s all just part of a cat&#8217;s daily routine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"503\">Many <strong>pet sitters (cat sitters)<\/strong> understand this instinct and suggest &#8220;redirecting&#8221; the behavior rather than &#8220;stopping&#8221; it.<br data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"452\" \/>When in-home sitters visit, they may also offer <strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"492\">advice on protecting furniture and suggestions for improving the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"553\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\">Keep claws smooth with regular care | Grooming tips from cat sitters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"641\">Safely trimming your cat&#8217;s claws can help reduce damage to furniture.<br data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\" \/>Many in-home cat sitters <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"635\">offer nail trimming and daily wellness checks as part of their care menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"667\">If you&#8217;re doing it at home, keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"719\">\n<li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"690\">\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"690\">Wrap your cat to keep them calm (use a towel, for example)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"702\">\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"702\">Have a good pair of nail clippers ready<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"719\">\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"719\">Take it slow and let them get used to it gradually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"765\">If it&#8217;s too difficult, we recommend <strong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"754\">hiring a professional cat groomer or pet sitter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"817\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"817\">Use sprays and scents to protect areas you don&#8217;t want scratched<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"927\">Using scents that cats find unpleasant (such as herbs or citrus) can help <strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"862\">prevent scratching on furniture<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\" \/><strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"915\">In-home cat sitters observe the environment during visits and may offer specific advice on furniture placement and scent-based solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"934\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"976\">\n<li data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"955\">\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"955\">Dedicated cushion sprays that keep cats away<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"976\">Cat-safe scent solutions that don&#8217;t use essential oils<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1005\">*Always choose products that don&#8217;t contain ingredients harmful to cats.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1052\"><strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1052\">Manage scratching with scratching posts and nail caps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roman-kvachan-yodJPWmblcc-unsplash-809x1079.jpg 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1121\">Giving your cat a dedicated space to scratch freely is one of the most effective solutions.<br data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\" \/>Here are some specific measures recommended by cat sitters:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1144\">Place a scratching post near the furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1183\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1181\">Choose materials your cat prefers (cardboard, sisal, wood, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1209\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1209\">Use nail caps (for indoor cats)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1303\">The key is finding a balance between preventing furniture damage and <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1237\">meeting your cat&#8217;s behavioral needs<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\" \/>Pet sitters registered with Fluv can 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