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Cat Forum / General Topics / November 2004Buying a claws resistant sofa
Hi, I would like to buy a new sofa. I have two cats with all their claws. Even though I have scratching posts, they like to scratch my sofa as well and it shows... What kind of material do you think would be the most claws resistant? Thanks, Richard > I would like to buy a new sofa. I have two cats with all their claws. > Even though I have scratching posts, they like to scratch my sofa as well > and it shows... What kind of material do you think would be the most claws > resistant? Concrete. >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard Buy a futon. When they destroy the cover, buy a new cover. I can't say from personal experience but I have heard that cats will not scratch "real" leather........they will scratch vinyl. As I said ......you should do more research........ > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard They may not scratch real leather, but they will definitely puncture it, especially when leaping off the sofa. > I can't say from personal experience but I have heard that cats will not > scratch "real" leather........they will scratch vinyl. As I said [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >> Richard  SignatureWayne in Phoenix *If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it. *A mind is a terrible thing to lose. > They may not scratch real leather, but they will definitely puncture it, > especially when leaping off the sofa. Puncture it??? He/She will not puncture it if her claws are kept trimmed. -Jen > I can't say from personal experience but I have heard that cats will > not scratch "real" leather........they will scratch vinyl. As I said > ......you should do more research........ Not necessarily so for I have one who is non-descretionary. Spray bottle of white vinegar. Spritz as needed. Don't need to soak, just enough to leave the aroma. Also works on carpeted stairs and other things. Good luck! Gene >Hi, > > I would like to buy a new sofa. I have two cats with all their claws. >Even though I have scratching posts, they like to scratch my sofa as well >and it shows... What kind of material do you think would be the most claws >resistant? Heavy gauge vinyl plastic slip covers are a common solution. Most cats dislike the feel so much that they don't really try to tear it up, but some will destroy the plastic to get at the fabric. People generally don't like the plastic covers either. I have a couple of office type swivel base arm chairs that have survived cat attacks for about four years so far. I don't know what the fabric is, but it is definitely heavy duty. -- T.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu) Scratching posts are not enough. We have two tall cat trees that both our cats use all the time as scratching their claws, they have never touched any of the 3 sofa's we have. When the scratching post was the only thing we have for them, the carpet and the older sofa used to get all their attention Rob > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard I've put strips of clear wide tape on the corners of my couch, where my cats scratch. Before people come over, I take them off. -- ___________________ Jodie jodie75@sympatico.ca > Scratching posts are not enough. We have two tall cat trees that both our > cats use all the time as scratching their claws, they have never touched any [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > > > Richard Thank you all. I think I will take Rob idea and get a cat tree. Hopefully it will divert their attention. I looked for sofas made of concrete but it seems that they don't make them anymore... Richahr > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard I like the concrete couch idea. LOL ; ) My thoughts are with the scratching posy also. Add sisal rope to it. The love to scratch it. > Thank you all. I think I will take Rob idea and get a cat tree. Hopefully > it will divert their attention. I looked for sofas made of concrete but it [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > > > Richard Our furniture is leather and Rex doiesn't bother it at all. Even juming on it, he keeps his claws in, and doesn't puncture it. To reply by mail, remove 'nick'. Shirley B. Webmaster: http://jumi-shirley-butler.com http://www.geocities.com/mhc_reporter "Making a way out of no way is sometimes the only way" Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole ~ I like the concrete couch idea. LOL ; ) My thoughts are with the ~scratching posy also. Add sisal rope to it. The love to scratch it. ~"Richard" <superricky@sympatico.ca> wrote in message ~news:Rcxld.51223$Z7.1534001@news20.bellglobal.com... ~> Thank you all. I think I will take Rob idea and get a cat tree. ~Hopefully ~> it will divert their attention. I looked for sofas made of concrete but ~it ~> seems that they don't make them anymore... ~> ~> Richahr ~> ~> "Richard" <superricky@sympatico.ca> wrote in message ~> news:psold.63010$km5.2482824@news20.bellglobal.com... ~> > Hi, ~> > ~> > I would like to buy a new sofa. I have two cats with all their ~> > claws. Even though I have scratching posts, they like to scratch my sofa ~> > as well and it shows... What kind of material do you think would be the ~> > most claws resistant? ~> > ~> > Thanks, ~> > ~> > Richard ~> > ~> ~> ~ > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard Try a cat tree - A big, heavy, interesting cat tree with carpeting and sisal rope and horizontal and vertical surfaces to go to town on. I'm wondering if the scratching posts just aren't big and sturdy enough to satisfy the cat's need to stretch and scratch. I'd also go with a tight weave fabric. Something that doesn't provide an easy place for claws to grab onto. Richard: We are in the same boat. My wife was at a furniture store and asked the sales manager if he had any ideas. He told her that he was a cat lover and owns several cats. All of his furniture has been wrecked by the cats. He sadly reported that he had no solution. (But then again, cats are probably great for the furniture business.) Anyway, we are looking at furniture called Mission Style. It has unupholstered wooden arms and sides and cushions on the seat and back. It is quite attractive and stylish. And the cushions have removable covers for cleaning and repair. Do a google on it and take a look. Let us hear what you decide. Minus > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Richard Smooth leather or a tightly woven smooth fabric is best--it has less claw appeal. I've found that trimming the tips of my cats' claws once a week greatly reduces their desire or need to claw anything, including their scratching posts. (This is easily done after the cat gets used to the procedure--be very careful not to clip into the "quick", the red part of the claw, or it will hurt your kitty and she will bleed). My cats don't mind having a trim at all-one actually purrs. You can also use a product called Sticky Paws (available online from Drs. Foster and Smith) over an area where a cat has clawed to discourage repeat clawing. Nice furniture and cats can co-exist. > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > > > Richard > Smooth leather or a tightly woven smooth fabric is best--it has less > claw appeal. I've found that trimming the tips of my cats' claws once a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Smith) over an area where a cat has clawed to discourage repeat > clawing. Nice furniture and cats can co-exist. I agree. I keep my cat's claws trimmed. I have never had a problem with him scratching anything. I even got rid of the scratching post. He didn't use it. He likes the attention of a manacure, I think. -Jen Not leather!!! My 6 month old, ?2,500 sofa is runied :) I couldnt care less though, I love my little fluffballs too much to shout at them!!! Regards, Gary. --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Tigger's site and read his story. Browse photos of all our cats - Tigger, Tootsie and Tango. http://www.cutecats.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard >Not leather!!! My 6 month old, £2,500 sofa is runied :) From scratching? Or from nails poking holes? >>Not leather!!! My 6 month old, ?2,500 sofa is runied :) > > From scratching? Or from nails poking holes? Both!!! Since getting Tango, he has resorted to leaping at it, grabbing on then climbing it like an ice climber would a glacier. He digs claws in, then continues all the way until he gets up. He often slides down with his nails dug in, so cute, but oh so destructive! Screw it I say, more important things in life to worry about, worst case scenario all I need is a new suite in a year or two :) Gary. > Screw it I say, more important > things in life to worry about, worst case scenario all I need is a new suite > in a year or two :) I agree. I can't see getting upset because the cats scratch a piece of furniture that exists for the sole purpose of supporting my fat butt. > Since getting Tango, he has resorted to leaping at it, grabbing on then > climbing it like an ice climber would a glacier. He digs claws in, then > continues all the way until he gets up. He often slides down with his nails > dug in, so cute, but oh so destructive! Screw it I say, more important > things in life to worry about, worst case scenario all I need is a new suite > in a year or two :) My kitten comes at me from weird angles. She'll climb up the side of the couch or the back of the couch. She scratches the couch, but she hasn't done much damage yet. That may change when she gets older and heavier. She's 4 months old and I've had her for 2 months. I'll try to find out what the material is -- some kind of cloth. I absolutely refuse to have my indoor cats declawed. It's a barbaric procedure. I recommend that the human servant sit down with the little majesty and trim the nails on a regular basis. You may then purchase the sofa of your dreams without worry. > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Richard |
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