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The cat accessory for minimalists

Patrizia Furrer
12.3.2020
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Does your cat abuse the furniture with its claws? If so, she needs a scratching post, but not just any scratching post.

Our cat Momo is adored by the whole family. We love him, we take care of him and we give him a pass on all his mischief. But when he starts clawing at our designer sofa, all bets are off. And it's not as if he doesn't have a garden to play in - he's just too lazy to get through the cat flap. In future, to stop Momo using the furniture as a nail file, I've decided to get my hands on a designer scratching post to keep him, and the whole family, happy.

One thing's for sure, a stuffed horror will never come through the door of my house. I need something discreet, timeless and, if possible, made from natural materials. The usual cat furniture just doesn't meet my expectations. Luckily. I stumbled across the Beeztees scraper just before I had to rely on my DIY skills.

It can take a while for cats to getget used to their own furniture
It can take a while for cats to getget used to their own furniture

"Shira", which easily matches the furniture in my living room because of its shape and colour, can be placed anywhere in the house. It's the ideal cat accessory that minimalists like me like to throw their lot in with. Momo seems equally enthusiastic and refrains from clawing on the sofa. If, unlike me, you're having trouble getting mistigri used to the scratching post, try these tips:

Place

In the best of cases, the cat tree is already ready to use before the person in question even arrives. If not, place it where he likes to be or a room like the living room where the family spends most of their time.

Stability

Cat trees that wobble are shunned by our feline friends. For this reason, make sure it's stable by fixing it to the ground if necessary.

Il faut parfois un certain temps pour que les chats s'habituent à leurs propres meubles
Il faut parfois un certain temps pour que les chats s'habituent à leurs propres meubles

Education

Take him to the scratching post every time he wants to scratch somewhere else. Gently rub his paws against the sisal to help transfer his pheromones to the furniture. He'll gradually get used to it. If that still doesn't work, try the friends or the cat-spray, which is also available in liquid form. Spray it on the scratching post to make it more interesting to your cat.

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For me, creativity is like butter on bread: blogger for "Lilaliv", stylist and furniture consultant, I consider myself incredibly lucky to have turned my passion into a profession.


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