Help! Devil Cat!

vraiblonde · 03-22-2008, 08:33 AM

Kiki is clawing up my whole house, so I'm trying to get her to use the scratch pad instead. I mounted a corrugated cardboard panel on the basement stairs post that she likes to destroy, about 3 feet up so she can stretch up to claw.

Next I sprinkled catnip on it in hopes it would attract her. Then I said, "Look here, Kiki..." and scratched at the pad to give her the idea.

She watched this for a minute, then went up in the kitchen to claw at the cabinets.

I scolded her and brought her down to the basement, and scratched at the pad some more. Her response was the start chewing on the scratch pad. We've been doing this for a couple of days now - how long is it supposed to take?

I really don't want to get her declawed if I can help it, but she simply cannot destroy my house with her clawing.

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:37 AM

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*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:39 AM

My cats use their cat tree and I clip their nails weekly. Kiki was used to having her nails clipped...have you tried that? Just take the tip off, that's the part that does the damage.

I have a large cat tree about 6 feet and I hung some toys on it...they love it.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vraiblonde

I scolded her...

...she may never recover from that. There's only so much hugging and kissing one kitty can take.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vraiblonde

Kiki is clawing up my whole house, so I'm trying to get her to use the scratch pad instead. I mounted a corrugated cardboard panel on the basement stairs post that she likes to destroy, about 3 feet up so she can stretch up to claw.

Next I sprinkled catnip on it in hopes it would attract her. Then I said, "Look here, Kiki..." and scratched at the pad to give her the idea.

She watched this for a minute, then went up in the kitchen to claw at the cabinets.

I scolded her and brought her down to the basement, and scratched at the pad some more. Her response was the start chewing on the scratch pad. We've been doing this for a couple of days now - how long is it supposed to take?

I really don't want to get her declawed if I can help it, but she simply cannot destroy my house with her clawing.

You don't let her out anyway. Get her declawed. Do it quickly.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

You don't let her out anyway. Get her declawed. Do it quickly.

All she needs to do is clip her nails.

vraiblonde · 03-22-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cattitude

Kiki was used to having her nails clipped...have you tried that?

No because I'm scared I'll clip her toe off.

That's on my list of things to do today - go get some cat nail clippers and straighten that evil kitty out.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cattitude

All she needs to do is clip her nails.

...she 'needs' to do is get her declawed. A couple minutes of pain for Kiki. A lifetime of safety for a home.

That cat is a menace.

*virgovictoria* ^(Premo) · 03-22-2008, 08:46 AM

I'm putting Emma in the car right now! We'll just "playfully" scare her into submissiveness.

Baja28 · 03-22-2008, 08:46 AM

Get a 4' wood step ladder. She'll have a ball climbing and sitting on it & will sharpen claws on it too. If she ignores it, just act like you need to climb it and you'll be crowded in no time.

03-22-2008, 08:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
vraiblonde Boring by Design Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: "Cynical" is my middle name Posts: 52,266	Help! Devil Cat! Kiki is clawing up my whole house, so I'm trying to get her to use the scratch pad instead. I mounted a corrugated cardboard panel on the basement stairs post that she likes to destroy, about 3 feet up so she can stretch up to claw. Next I sprinkled catnip on it in hopes it would attract her. Then I said, "Look here, Kiki..." and scratched at the pad to give her the idea. She watched this for a minute, then went up in the kitchen to claw at the cabinets. I scolded her and brought her down to the basement, and scratched at the pad some more. Her response was the start chewing on the scratch pad. We've been doing this for a couple of days now - how long is it supposed to take? I really don't want to get her declawed if I can help it, but she simply cannot destroy my house with her clawing. __________________ Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money.
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03-22-2008, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-22-2008, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 32,450	My cats use their cat tree and I clip their nails weekly. Kiki was used to having her nails clipped...have you tried that? Just take the tip off, that's the part that does the damage. I have a large cat tree about 6 feet and I hung some toys on it...they love it. __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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03-22-2008, 08:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Baja28 Watch my CNN special Member Since: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 4,098	Get a 4' wood step ladder. She'll have a ball climbing and sitting on it & will sharpen claws on it too. If she ignores it, just act like you need to climb it and you'll be crowded in no time. __________________ Polar bear in a snow storm---->
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