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Why Do Persian Scratching?
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| Cats
need to scratch. Scratching removes the old layers of a cats nails, and
it is something that cats instinctively do. Scratching is a territorial
instinct by which cats
place their mark and establish their turf. If your persian cat is scratching, you need to
realize that
your cat needs to scratch because it's cat behavior. You
can't keep your cat from scratching. What you can do is stop her
from scratching those items you value and want to keep in their
relatively pristine state. There are several
strategies you can use to prevent inappropriate cat
scratching. |
| Do Not
Punish Your Persian |
Do not punish your cat for
scratching, or for anything you see as bad
cat behavior. Cats don't understand
physical
punishment. Punishment is unlikely to have
any beneficial effect
whatsoever. In addition to it being
wrong to hit your cat, punishment simply doesn't work and is likely to
make your situation worse. Clever though Kitty is about many things,
she won't understand that you're punishing her for scratching the
couch. She will only compute that sometimes when you catch her she is
treated badly. This may make her insecure and stimulate her to scratch
more or develop other undesirable behavior problems.
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| Scratching Is A Natural Behavior
For Persian Cats. |
| Scratching is a natural
behavior of cats and it is important for cat owners to recognize this
concept. This isn't exactly a
revelation, since you probably have the evidence everywhere in the
tattered corners of your sofa, the shredded drapes, your frayed nerves.
Though Kitty's natural propensity for scratching may not be big news,
it is a fact that you'll need to take into account if you're to make
any headway in winning the battle to keep her from scratching in places
you consider undesirable. |
| Marking Their Territory |
| Scratching is a territorial
instinct by
which cats place their mark and establish their turf. Through
scratching, cats mark their domains with more than just visible signs
of claw marks. Not only do they leave visible claw marks but cat's paws
also have scent glands that, in the wild, would tell other cats that
this was their territory (much like spraying). This is the main reason
they scratch the most visible parts of your house such as the corner of
your sofa. Cats possess scent glands in many parts of their bodies:
their tails, paws, forehead, lips, and so on. These scent glands are
used every time that a cat wants to mark his territory. When cats rub
against a person or a thing, they exchange scent, leaving and picking
up scent on each interaction. This is an important cat habit. If you
suddenly decide to change all of your furniture, your cat will not
recognize his own place and will likely attempt to mark what is new. |
Persian Cat Scratching
Post
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| There
are many varieties of cat scratching post. These scratching posts are
available in most pet stores and are usually make of rope or carpet.
You should place this scratching post in an area where you
don’t
want your cat to scratch, like the corner of a couch. Experts
discourage providing carpet-covered posts, especially if you have
carpeting in your house. Your cat won't understand the difference
between the carpet on the scratching post and that on the floor. They
both feel good to her. |
| Start
Them From Young |
| If you are starting with a
kitten, consider yourself fortunate. It's
much easier to initiate good habit patterns than to correct undesirable
ones. From the beginning teach your kitten the appropriate place to
scratch. Use the methods already described, especially playing around
the scratching post to capture her interest. Take advantage of your
kitten's desire to play and attach toys to the post. She will soon "dig
in" to catch her toy and discover how good it feels to scratch this
surface. |
Trimming Your Persian's
Nail
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Although many owners
find it difficult to do, nail trims can usually be performed at home.
Keeping the nails trimmed may reduce some of the damage from
scratching. It may take time to get your cat used to having his or her
nails trimmed, and you may be able to do only a “paw at a
time”. Remember when trimming the nails, it is best to remove
the
tip only, or just beyond it, to assure that you don’t cause
bleeding or pain to the cat by cutting into the
“quick”
(the pink area, which is where the blood supply and the nerves are
located). Be sure to praise your cat after a nail trim, pet her, or
reward her in other ways after a nail trim! They’re much more
likely to accept it being done if it always associated with the
pleasantry of praise, petting, or a treat! Older cat's grow long nails
which may penetrate the paw pad. Should this occure, please consult
with your veterinarian. Allow the cat to get accustomed to having his
paws touched and nails extended.
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| Useful
Information |
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| Super Fast Fact |
Cat's
Claws Sharp
Most cats pull in their claws while
walking on rough ground.This helps keeps the claws sharp.
How
Long Cat Pregnant
A female cat will be pregnant for
approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to
delivery.
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