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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / June 2005whats the best furniture for standing up to cat claws?
my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would get destroyed in two seconds. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Maybe the real question is, How do you teach the kitty not to scratch up things he is not supposed to If your going to throw the black leather out, maybe you could cut a big peice off of it, especially where they've been scratching, then put that onto a sturdy scratching post while they make the transition. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Microfiber or any smooth surface is good. Don't get anything that has a nubby or scratchy texture as that will attract the cats. While you're getting new furniture, why not invest in a nice floor to ceiling cat tree? Lauren >Microfiber or any smooth surface is good. Don't get anything that has >a nubby or scratchy texture as that will attract the cats. While >you're getting new furniture, why not invest in a nice floor to ceiling >cat tree? I'd imagine micro fiber has one bad trait and that is its inability to self seal puncture holes. Such as from back claws that a cat launching off could cause. Stab a needle in the fabric sample swatches at the furniture store to find out for sure. -mhd Go to a pet shop and get some indoor cat repellant ans spray your furniture. Java > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Rob--my heavy couch scratchers quit after I bought them the Alpine Scratcher. I have several. The cats like it better as it is on a slant. It is $10-15 bucks at Petsmart or you can get it here: http://www.petcarecentral.com/cospetprodsc.html There is a dangling mousie in the hole under the scratcher! Catnip for rubbing on the pad is included and very potent! You can buy refills as the mats wear down, too. Try it before you get the new couch, see if they prefer it to the old couch. You might be able to get them trained. > Rob--my heavy couch scratchers quit after I bought them the > Alpine Scratcher. I have several. The cats like it better as it is on > a slant. It is $10-15 bucks at Petsmart or you can get it here: > > http://www.petcarecentral.com/cospetprodsc.html My cats love their Alpine Scratcher! You can get replacement pads for it too. Lauren > > Rob--my heavy couch scratchers quit after I bought them the > > Alpine Scratcher. I have several. The cats like it better as it is on [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > My cats love their Alpine Scratcher! You can get replacement pads for > it too. Also, if you can't get to a place that sells them you can buy a regular flat one that all the groceries and KMARTs sell, and use packing tape to secure it to the top. They are wider, too. :) > > > Rob--my heavy couch scratchers quit after I bought them the > > > Alpine Scratcher. I have several. The cats like it better as it is on [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > flat one that all the groceries and KMARTs sell, and use packing > tape to secure it to the top. They are wider, too. :) Good idea! the cats dont intentionally scratch the furniture, its just wear from their rear claws when launching off the couches. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. > the cats dont intentionally scratch the furniture, its just wear from their > rear claws when launching off the couches. Ahh, I see! We have a great thick blend fabric on our couch that does not show any holes at all. In fact, a natural fabric or blend with a looser weave (not totally smooth) might be what you want. > > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > > get destroyed in two seconds. I've sprayed my new furniture with cat repellant, given him the run of the house while I'm out, and covered his scratching post in catnip spray. So far it's working, mind you it's only been a couple of weeks. He surprised me with the old furniture, as he never scratched while I was in the room, did it when I was out, even went under the throw to get at it, and I didn't realise til I started seeing bits of sofa over the floor, crafty little bxxxard! > the cats dont intentionally scratch the furniture, its just wear from their > rear claws when launching off the couches. You might just consider getting a pretty, thick throw to put over the couch (whatever you get) that you can take off for company and will protect from incidental lauching scratches. I found that my cats won't even get onto my leather couch unless it is covered with a blanket. Now the dog just loves it so I do keep a blanket on the seat and one thrown over the back. We've had it for almost 3 years now and I have maybe 3 tiny scratches that I have found so far. If I had my way all my furniture would be leather. It just stands up better. Celeste > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. > I found that my cats won't even get onto my leather couch unless it is > covered with a blanket. Now the dog just loves it so I do keep a blanket on > the seat and one thrown over the back. We've had it for almost 3 years now > and I have maybe 3 tiny scratches that I have found so far. If I had my way > all my furniture would be leather. It just stands up better. And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those to jazz it up. If you care about such things. ;) Well if it's in fashion now then I'd have to say mine would be Called - What Ever You Pull Out Of The Closet Style..............LOL Celeste > > I found that my cats won't even get onto my leather couch unless it is > > covered with a blanket. Now the dog just loves it so I do keep a blanket [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those > to jazz it up. If you care about such things. ;) > Well if it's in fashion now then I'd have to say mine would be Called - What > Ever You Pull Out Of The Closet Style..............LOL Me too. Nothing I have is in fashion. > Celeste > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those > > to jazz it up. If you care about such things. ;) > And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those > to jazz it up. If you care about such things. ;) I got a catalogue in the mail recently called "Slipcovers By Mail". I was really surprised at how much better than look than they used to...some are really attractive and I thought when I was looking how nice it would be for someone worried about their couches/chairs. I imagine they probably have a website. Sherry > > And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those > > to jazz it up. If you care about such things. ;) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > nice it would be for someone worried about their couches/chairs. I > imagine they probably have a website. Surefit is good too! On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:02:50 -0700, sriddles wrote: >> And throws are so fashionable now, you could get one of those to jazz it >> up. If you care about such things. ;) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Sherry Sherry: In case you are interested, a hunt is on for you on "Anecdotes". MLB > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Draylon! Had two suites in this over the 17 yr period of having my two cats, they loved it, gripped onto it and pulled themselves along the bottom with that wide eyed mischievous look only cats have!! There were hardly any pull marks!! One of them sharpened his claws on the corner, hardly showed, and they puked up on it and it wiped off with a damp cloth and tiny bit washing up liquid, no stains!! Brilliant stuff. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. I took the wimp's way out, but it suits my taste so I'll mention it: My chairs and couches are all exposed wooden frames (think craftsman) with removable cloth cushions. These would be scratchable, but they don't offer that nice vertical face, or the horizontal pull-yourself-along-the-floor possibility. Also, I can change the look of the furniture easily by changing the covers of the cushions (though I've been happy with what I have for 15 years). My scratching post is the bottom post of my stair case. It goes floor to ceiling and I wrapped it in sisal rope. The cats love the climb, and do a variety of gymnastic dismounts from the top to the floor or to the first landing of the stairs. > my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Why not just get them declawed? They'll never miss them and you'll never be happier. Barring that, all I can suggest is Concrete furniture. IBen > Why not just get them declawed? They'll never miss them and you'll > never be happier. You scare me. Yes, of course they will miss them. Would you miss it if the first knuckle of all of your fingers were amputated? Gee, I wonder.  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > Why not just get them declawed? They'll never miss them and you'll > > never be happier. > > You scare me. I intended to. And I intend to keep on scaring you. As long as you'll let me. > Yes, of course they will miss them. Would you miss it if the first > knuckle of all of your fingers were amputated? Gee, I wonder. If the first knuckle of all of my fingers had a razor sharp DAGGER affix to it... a dagger that I used INDISCRIMINATELY on my PROVIDER'S FURNISHINGS... You know... 'Provider'...? The one who sees to it that I didn't ever again have to USE MY DAGGERS for what they're really meant for (survival), then NO... I wouldn't miss them, no not one little bit. It would be a small price to pay to lounge around in utter luxury, my every need met, everyday for the rest of my friggin' life. And you'd feel the same way. Inside katz NO LONGER NEED CLAWS. FOR ANYTHING! Why is that so unclear to people like you...? Pray-tell...? > -- > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully My point exactly. And what price did precious little 'oscar' have to pay for such doting...? Let me guess.. He payed with his PRECIOUS LITTLE BALLZ. I'll bet you got no problem with that, though... IBen Getiner Pictures.. http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=declaw/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=128rg337b/EXP=11193 28963/*-http%3A//www.chisagolakesvet.com/2004images/declaw.jpg http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=declaw/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12lkmfgcf/EXP=11193 28997/*-http%3A//www.hulenhills.com/HHAHDesign4/aftercare/images/declaw.jpg http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=declaw/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=129jbjl92/EXP=11193 29041/*-http%3A//www.9livescats.homestead.com/files/Declaw4.jpg http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=declaw/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=11pc7be81/EXP=11193 29111/*-http%3A//goodcats.com/images/declaw.jpg even assuming for the moment that you are serious and not just a troll, the damage is being done by their rear claws, not the front. i know, i'll have all their claws removed, all 16 feet!!! assuming the cats loved it, a sofa would probably be cheaper... unless i did it myself. ill run out to staples and get one of those paper cutters and take their feet off, they can run around on the couch with their knubs. >> my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, >> and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > IBen > even assuming for the moment that you are serious and > not just a troll, the damage is being done by their rear [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > and take their feet off, they can run around on the couch > with their knubs. Assuming that you're not as stupid as you sound, I know exactly the dilemma that you now find yourself in, Rod. I have leather beanbag furniture myself. His front claws we had done when he was a little fry. But as soon as he lost his fear of that great big ol' blue beanbag couch, he started climbing it! The rear ones had to go as well. Now, there's no problem whatsoever! It's a one-time investment, and it's the kind that keeps on giving all year long. And don't hand me that CRAP about the money.. You're just afraid of your girlfriend or whoever! You're a FOOL to let that feminine kind of liberal no-rules mindset permeate your household, Rod. They all have it, you know. Our women, I mean. They're born with it. They all go by their 'feeeeeelings' when it comes to children and other little creatures. Put your foot down like I have. You're the man (unless you've been totally neutered already by your skirt). Put your foot down and make it stick. Get the damn cat's useless unnecessary destructive self-centered claws removed. ALL of them. Do it today. You won't regret it, and she'll forget about it sooner than you think. Pick her some flowers. Always works for me. IBen > My wife can't stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff, > and while the cats haven't pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's > wondering about microfiber, but the stuff I'm familiar with would > get destroyed in two seconds. Can you develop a taste for WICKER? LOL Knotty pine with pads is another possibility. Bean Bag furniture? Becoming proficient at claw trimming is the best. But please, don't declaw unless you prefer biting to scratching. |
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