Bad cat.

[DDY]

I don't think declawing is necessary, just trim your cats claws with good nail clippers (don't use your own ones) or some proper claw cutters. I've bought my cat a scratching post and tried using commands but the stupid little thing still insists on pulling up the carpet. The cat's claws need to be trimmed about every month, it's not easy at first, best to do it when the cat has just woken up.

[Will404]

Get it one of thouse scratchy pole thingies

Or... get a wooden floor, i would like to see it rip that up

[Saracen]

Get it one of thouse scratchy pole thingies

Or... get a wooden floor, i would like to see it rip that up

You don't know my brother's cat.

Stainless steel flooring, more like it.

[Will404]

This (blatently not stolen ) could help:

Cats
love to scratch things. Carpets, stairs, and especially new lether couches seem to be their favorite items. While it is in a cat's nature to scratch, there are ways to deter them from destroying your prized possessions, and -- if necessary -- keep them from scratching altogether.

The first thing owners of cats must understand is that cats do not communicate in the same manner as humans. Despite the fact that most of us say we know this, we still spend an inordinate amount of time yelling at our cats when they do something wrong. Yelling is not the best approach with a cat. They will either ignore you or only stop doing the bad behavior when you're present.

There are several methods of keeping a cat from scratching particular objects, and many can be used simultaneously. One of the best ways is to cover the object with something cats have an aversion to. Spray the item with a product like Bitter Orange or use perfume. Either of these products has a strong odor that cats tend to avoid.

If the object is a couch, put strips of tin foil on it or cover it in plastic. Depending on the cat, you may need to leave this sort of cover in place for several days or weeks.

If you feel the need to punish your cat when you catch him or her in the act of scratching, use a squirt gun. The advantage of a squirt gun is that you can reach the cat from several feet away, your cat will not necessarily associate the punishment with you, and most cats hate water with a passion.

Now that the cat's preferred scratching post has been taken away, you need to offer him or her an alternative. Scratching posts are available in most department and pet stores as well as in online pet shops. The kind cats like best seem to be those made of rope as opposed to the ones covered in carpet. Place the post close to where your cat has been sharpening his or her claws. Over the course of one or two weeks, slowly move the post to the place in your house where you would like to keep it. Slowly moving it allows your cat to track where he or she should go to scratch.

Scratching is a way for cats to maintain their claws. This is something that you can assist them with by trimming their nails regularly. Some cats tend to claw people and objects most when their nails are long. Trimming the tips can alleviate this problem.

Scratching can also occur when a cat is playing with you. While not intended to hurt, even playful cat scratches can be painful and may potentially lead to infection. If you have a cat or kitten that loves to bite or scratch, NEVER play with him or her with your fingers or toes. Always get a toy if you want to play. If your cat persists in scratching, ignore him or her. There isn't much a cat hates worse than being ignored. Most will take the hint that their behavior was undesirable and they will learn not to scratch.

If your cat continues to scratch despite the above behavior modification techniques, there are still other options. Soft Paws are small plastic covers for a cat's claws, and can usually be found at your veterinarian's office. These covers are glued onto your cat's nails and stay in place for up to six weeks. Regular nail trimmings are still necessary.

As a last resort, your veterinarian can declaw your cat. This is a very painful procedure for your pet which is why it is only recommended as a last resort. To be declawed, your cat is put under anesthesia, and the first digit of each toe is removed. Any cat that has been declawed should be indoor-only. This procedure is strongly discouraged in older cats because they can have many problems after surgery associated with the pain. It is also very detrimental for cats to have all four feet declawed because they are then totally defenseless if they sneak outside. Make sure that you have exhausted all other options before committing to this surgery.

[jamin]

Wow, nice post! Someone really loves cats!

[Will404]

Wow, nice post! Someone really loves cats!

... or google

[Zadock]

one word... Ketamine

5 or 10% dilution, the cat will be out for hours

[Whiternoise]

one word... Ketamine

5 or 10% dilution, the cat will be out for hours

I'm in ur cabinetz takin ur drugz..

[Zadock]

da word on the street is these kits are mixin' it up with the cat nip... "Catamine", makes'em trip balls man!

[kalniel]

Jamin's right - put the cat out when no-ones around. If you aren't in a situation to do that (like not a ground floor flat) then you shouldn't keep cats there.

[TheAnimus]

Jamin's right - put the cat out when no-ones around. If you aren't in a situation to do that (like not a ground floor flat) then you shouldn't keep cats there.

We can, its just that she doesn't like going out, scardy cat.

I think next time my flat mate is in, I'll shut the cat out, and see how she gets on. She used to love going outside, every time she could escape before she'd been vaxinated/womb removed. Now she dosen't like it to much, and round by the car park i smelt the unmistakable smell of fox. I think that might be why.

Either way i think it might be time to force her outside a little bit more. I think its more healthy she takes her chance with mr foxywoxy than me if she pulls up the carpet again, one of my collueges who read medicene when told of my plight simply told me kill it with paracetamol, they'd never find out.......

[0iD]

Give the kitty a Valarian based sedative for pets. Used it to treat our Greyound's seperation anxiety when we first got her.

[Barakka]

As from Will's post use a water pistol, it'll get the idea eventually, and maybe use Cat Nip on the scratching post to encourage use.

[watforddude]

awwwh dont be mean to the cat well in saying that i did catch one ****ting in the bath so i gave it a bit of a boot. (as in used my foot to pick it up to get it out the bath)

[Pob255]

As from Will's post use a water pistol, it'll get the idea eventually, and maybe use Cat Nip on the scratching post to encourage use.

Cat nip works well to get there intrest in a scratching post.

It is like crack for cats.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4

[jamin]

We can, its just that she doesn't like going out, scardy cat.

I think next time my flat mate is in, I'll shut the cat out, and see how she gets on. She used to love going outside, every time she could escape before she'd been vaxinated/womb removed. Now she dosen't like it to much, and round by the car park i smelt the unmistakable smell of fox. I think that might be why.

Either way i think it might be time to force her outside a little bit more. I think its more healthy she takes her chance with mr foxywoxy than me if she pulls up the carpet again, one of my collueges who read medicene when told of my plight simply told me kill it with paracetamol, they'd never find out.......

Break it in to outside life bit by bit if it freaks out. But remember it is your pet, you are not its pet.