Claw grinding is an instinct inherited from its ancestors. Claw grinding is a cat's habit, so it's impossible to stop it. For a small cat, claws are its most powerful weapon, so it is necessary to rub off the aged horny from time to time to make it extremely sharp. In addition, grinding claws is also to show their power and increase the smell. If you don't want the floor and furniture in your home to be scratched by cats, it is very necessary for the owner to teach cats to sharpen their claws.

1. The reason why cats grind their claws

Many cats think they are The owner of this home, therefore, defending the home has become their duty. If cats are constantly grinding their claws near the door, this may be a sign that they think a potential intruder is coming in from here. In addition, cat grinding claws can speed up the loss of old nails and the growth of new nails. There are sweat glands between cats' nails, which can emit their own unique smell. As animals with a strong sense of territory, they keep the smell on their own territory by grinding their claws.

2. Train cats to sharpen their claws in a fixed place

If a cat is not equipped with wooden posts, the owner will find that the furniture will naturally become a place for cats to practice their claws. Can only blame the cat owner himself. The cat's claws are sharp and the nails are curved and crooked, which are the cat's weapons for climbing, hunting prey and self-defense. In the wild state, the cat climbs and runs, and part of the nails are naturally worn away. The cat constantly scratches and scratches on the tree trunk, and wears off the overgrown claws. Domestic cats living at home do not have such a large amount of exercise, and do not have to worry about food. Naturally, the nails are too long, and sometimes they grow into the nail pads, causing inflammation of the nails. Domestic cats have the habit of grinding their claws, and they are fixed in the same place. In order to avoid damage to the furniture, it is essential to have a special wooden post.

3. Special wooden posts for cats to sharpen their claws

It is not that cats will naturally sharpen their claws with a wooden post, which requires training. First of all, after the kitten enters the family, prepare a wooden post, about half a meter long, 10-15 cm square, and put it near the cat's nest, because the cat stretches its waist, moves its limbs, scratches its nails after it wakes up. habit. If the kitten does not sharpen its claws on the wooden post, the owner should assist the cat with the hands to do the action of sharpening the claws. When there is cat's claw secretion on the wooden post, it will help the cat to fix the claws on the wooden post according to the smell. The length of the wooden posts does not necessarily have to be different, but the hardness should be made of solid wood. Wrap a layer of carpet on a wooden post or plank, which is more acceptable to cats. If the carpet is scratched, it does not need to be replaced.

4. Special wooden boards for cats to sharpen their claws

If the space at home is not convenient for tying wooden posts, prepare special claw sharpening tools. Although there are many varieties on the market, they are also very good. Just wrap a strip of cloth around the board. If possible, prepare a few extra pieces and put them where the cat likes to go. If your cat starts grinding claws on furniture, say No! right away and take him to a place with a dedicated plank. The owner can grab its front feet to sharpen its claws. At first, the cat may be noisy, but after a few times, it will be patient to grind its claws. It should be praised when it is very proficient in using the claw plate. You can spray liquids with an unpleasant odor, such as lemonade, balsamic oil, etc., where you don't want it to grind its claws. However, once the smell disappears, the effect is not obvious, so patient education is the most important.