Do your cats (for the most part) like to scratch on the posts of this tree? We hope the cats will prefer this to scratching on our furniture!
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Not a lot luck with that, our cat does not normally scratch the posts on this tree. However our cat does not scratch very much as all, because every time she makes an attempt we have a spray bottle with water in it to deter her from doing such things. Just a spray and the cat will be out of there like there's no tomorrow. Now all we have to do it point the spray bottle at her and she runs.
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At least one of the cats regularly uses the post. Though we use the simple cardboard scratching blocks, and they both love those. We put them in front of the furniture we don't want them to scratch, then slowly reposition the blocks to areas aesthetically acceptable to my wife:) But to directly answer your question, yes, they seem to prefer the rough rope of the tree to furniture. Hope that helps!
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My cats do scratch on the posts of the tree but I also keep other things around for them to scratch on just to give them a variety so they will not feel the need to mark their territory on our chairs, walls, or couches. I would also recommend putting cat nip on the things that you want them to be attracted to. Hope this helped. :)
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Right now it's about 50/50. We grab Koosi immediately when she starts to scratch the furniture and put her on the second tier of the tree. She usually keeps scratching on the tree and leaves the furniture alone for the rest of the day. (It's a learning process.) I've also been told to sprinkle the tree with catnip to encourage her to use it. But I haven't gotten to the pet store to get any yet, so I don't know personally if that helps.
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Yes, my cat gives it what for almost every day. He's declawed, but that doesn't stop him! He doesn't even look at the furniture now.
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We only have one cat. And she does scratch the tree quite often. She is still a kitten, so from time to time we catch her scratching other things. But once we put cat nip on the scratching posts, there was even less scratching. She climbs and scratches the posts mainly.
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my cat does not replace her favourite leather chair (my fav chair in fact) with this tree. Hope this helps.
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Yes, if your cat is small to average sized. I have a small adult cat who loves it, and a very large adult cat who uses the scratch posts, but isn't a fan of climbing. He might fit, but he's never tried to lay down up there.
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I have had my two cats wearing soft paws for years and they still use their scratching posts and they have about 4 of them. they use them all. It gives them pleasure to feel like they are scratching. So my answer to you is--- Do not get rid of their scratching posts!
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Yes, your cat moves from level to level from the inside. A cut out in the floor of each level, allows them to navigate easily. Where As a traditional cat tree relys on your cats agility to jump & scale the structure. I think this would be a good tree for your declawed kitties. (:
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I have one cat that goes on his tree several time a day and the other one only when the mood strikes. I have mine sitting in from of a window so they like to look at the humming birds feeding, I have them on my outside windows, I'm sure that helps some. Also we have squirrels that play on the neighbors roof and catch my cats attention. But maybe it will just take time. You know how cats are. Independent as all get-out. Patience it may take awhile. Kittens would probably adjust to the tree better.
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No it does not have catnip rubbed in the scratching posts. It comes with catnip if I remember properly.
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Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels. Best of luck Kathy, Halo and Jasmine
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I do think it will hold up. My cat is a little on the "fluffy" side and kind of rough on his cat tree and it's survived his abuse. He uses the scratching posts frequently and hasn't destroyed them yet.
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Hmm, I really don't know what to tell you because all cats are different I guess. My cat loved the thing before I had it put together. I know she partly loves being high up so she can look out my big picture window and watch the squirrels and birds! Maybe put it by a window, or even try catnip. I have friends who put catnip on their cat tree's and it seems to work. I'm sorry to hear your cats are not at excited about this tree as mine is!
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I have two long cats, heaviest one is 17#, the other probably 14. They rarely go in the cubby and use the platforms only as a means to get to the big curved top lair. They fight for position on it and it hasn't broken or fallen yet. Eventually I got two of them, so they'd stop fighting. Didn't work, they now fight over both of them. But they do hold up and look very nice. They use the long scratching post quite a bit as it is tall and they can stretch and scratch. Thanks to whomever put up the info about where to purchase new pads for the item. Guessing these will last as long as my cats. I have two long cats, heaviest one is 17#, the other probably 14. They rarely go in the cubby and use the platforms only as a means to get to the big curved top lair. They fight for position on it and it hasn't broken or fallen yet. Eventually I got two of them, so they'd stop fighting. Didn't work, they now fight over both of them. But they do hold up and look very nice. They use the long scratching post quite a bit as it is tall and they can stretch and scratch. Thanks to whomever put up the info about where to purchase new pads for the item. Guessing these will last as long as my cats.
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I wouldn't think so. I've never seen either of my two cats scratch it. It is very soft and pliable so it's not really conducive to scratching.
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Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels.Best of luckKathy, Halo and Jasmine Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother... » Read More Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels.Best of luckKathy, Halo and Jasmine « Show Less
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Nope! my 2 cats used to love scratching litter mats, so i had to constantly buy new ones. After i bought this mat, my cats just stopped catching! I've had it for almost 3 months now and it is still sturdy as new and it works wonderfully.
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I personally think that this is great for kittens because they are always on the move and this is something they can run and jump on. About claw covers< I dont know anything about that. What I do know is that if your cat likes to scratch, you need more than one scratching post. I have several all around my space.
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No! I had a leayher couth and my cat was so excited..he couldn't help but scratch the couch with his claws. It puts them in a better mood but does not stop yhem from clawing!
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No problem here. We love it. Ours, only if someone hits it, our cat does sometimes.
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Our cat walks on this all the time and we have had no problems. She does not scratch the furniture much so I don't know how affective it is against that. The material is a bit slippery (but stays in place due to the straps) so it may resist a scratching cat.