Persian Cat

　　In fact, cats are trimming their claws this way. If you don’t want your valuable furniture to be damaged, the best way is to prepare a scratching post for your cat. The younger the cat, the easier it is to train it to use this. It is best to install a pet door so that the cat can freely come and go. This device is very simple, and most cats can quickly learn to use it. A homemade scratching post can be made by installing a section of tree trunk with bark in the garden; it will be an ideal natural scratching post. Indoors, you can wrap an old carpet around a wooden board, making a scratching mat.

　　Use a scratching post to train your cat. Whenever your cat seems about to scratch the furniture, warn it, then gently place its paws on the scratching post. Rub some catnip on the post to make it more attractive to the cat. Manufacturers produce scratching posts in many designs. This style has a high platform where the cat can sit, and additionally a ball for it to play with.

　　Using a pet door: The pet door should be installed about 15 cm above the ground. At the beginning of training, slightly prop the door open and place a small amount of food on the other side to entice the cat to pass through. When the cat wants to go out, it will quickly learn to push the door open by itself.

　　Types of pet doors: Most pet doors can swing back and forth in both directions, with magnetic strips around the door to prevent drafts. Regardless of the form, the pet door should be easy to open so that the cat can push it open with its head without getting its neck or paws caught, avoiding danger. You can make the pet door yourself using a double-open flap. If you don’t want your cat to run out at night or outside stray cats to come in, then a lockable pet door will be very useful. So you will also need a lock.