Carpet is often scratched up around doorways when a cat has been locked in a room or wants to gain access to a room.
Cat tearing up carpet in corner of door.
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We could do with some advice.
Since i can t be there all the time i need some way to keep him from ripping up the carpet while i m at work or asleep.
Put the posts where your cat wants them like next to their sleeping spot for a quick stretch after a nap or by the front door for a really intense session after they greet you.
I ve tried squirting him with water but now he just runs away if i even move while he s doing it.
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This has always been fine had him a couple of months but recently he s started pulling at the carpet by the front room door wanting to get out.
If you want to actively train your cat to stop scratching the carpet try squirting him with a water pistol or clapping your hands the minute he starts.
Cover up the spot where your cat scratches.
In the last 4 nights he s ripped a big hole under the door leaving a pile of torn carpet and underlay.
For scratching that takes place in front of an entryway cover the area with a thin mat.
A sisal scratching post may be a good choice here.
How to protect door frames from cats.
Breaking the habit of cat scratching may be impossible.
Keep your cat s nails trimmed to reduce the worst effects of scratching.
Cats scratch for multiple reasons from marking territory to removing nail sheaths from their claws.
At night we keep our cat closed in the living dining room.
Because of the possibility of injuring your pet get your vet to show you the procedure soon after adopting the cat.
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If possible move a piece of furniture or a scratching post to your cat s favorite carpet spot.
Make it clear location location location.