Burmese Cat

　　1. Tame sharp claws to stop the cat from scratching furniture

　　Cats really like to use their paws to scratch objects, such as tree trunks or wooden items. Sometimes they also scratch on the ground. When cats scratch objects, they have a habit of secreting a sticky, scented liquid during the process, which is rubbed onto the surface of the scratched object. The scent of these secretions attracts cats to scratch the same spot again. For indoor cats, if not properly trained, they often end up scratching and damaging furniture or floors.

　　Before training, prepare a wooden post about 70cm long and 20cm thick, fixed upright near the cat’s nest to facilitate scratching. The wood should be sturdy.

　　During training, bring the kitten to the wooden post, hold its two front legs with both hands, and place its two front paws on the post, simulating the scratching action. This causes the glands on the cat’s paws to deposit secretions onto the post. After multiple training sessions, and combined with the attraction of the scent, the cat will begin to scratch the wooden post habitually, and will no longer scratch the furniture.

　　For cats that have already developed the habit of scratching furniture, cover the scratched furniture with plastic boards or wooden boards first. Then place a sturdy wooden post or plank at an appropriate location in front of the furniture, and train the cat to scratch the post or plank using the same method described above. Once the cat forms the habit of scratching the post or plank, gradually move the post or plank slowly to the desired location.

　　Each time you move the wooden post or plank, the distance should not be too large, ideally 5cm to 10cm, and never rush the process.