Ask Anything on Sidechat | How do I get my cat to stop scratching my things? He is ruining my couch and shoes and I have tried everything, he has a whole cat tree and toys. I have tried time out, a spray bottle, giving him a treat when he scratches his posts. But nothing works!

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How do I get my cat to stop scratching my things? He is ruining my couch and shoes and I have tried everything, he has a whole cat tree and toys. I have tried time out, a spray bottle, giving him a treat when he scratches his posts. But nothing works!

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Anonymous 11w

You may have to cat proof your house, like with double sided sticky tape on the couch, putting your shoes on a shelf, or using a spray with a scent that he doesn’t like on your things (I believe lemon might work)

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