Depends on the cat! 1 of mine uses it every day a few times a day as the mood strikes him. 1 uses it every once in a while. The other one has ruined all the furniture.

Maybe your cat is bored and you need to play with it more?

Take a look at it's paws/claws to make sure they look healthy, that the claws are not overgrown or look infected.

Maybe you know this since you've had foster cats....
Maybe you need to CAREFULLY clip her nails every couple of weeks. You have to NOT cut the quick(usually you can see pinkish flesh near the base of the nail/ blood vessels) so just clip the tips of the nails. I do it when my cats are sleepy and I do it with GOOD SUNLIGHT so I can clearly see their nails. Most cats don't like having their nails clipped. Be gentle, patient. Give her a treat after. Check out some websites, or have your vet show you how to do it.

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Cats are generally lovable animals until the time when they ruin your sofa and your carpet, no thanks to their scratching talent. How does one get rid of this irritating hobby called cat scratching?

Well, there is no remedy for your cats scratching mannerisms. In fact, cat experts discourage human from interfering with their scratching because it is already second nature to cats.

Scratching is inherent in cats as they were made to scratch. The rear paws of a cat were made for scratching.  As your cat grows, their claws also grow. Cats have to remove the sheath on their claws by scratching, so they can expose their new claws.

Remember that maxim "if you can't lick them, then join them"? This is especially true for cats. If you do not want further damage to your furniture, draperies or carpets, then encourage your cats to scratch - but not on your things. Instead, buy him his own scratching post.

Buying a scratching post for your cat will give them an outlet for their scratching urge. It will not only save your precious furniture but will also keep your cats happy.

Why do cats use a scratching post

A scratching post is used for: 1. Scratching to remove an outer layer of the cat's nails. 2. Cats also need to exercise and move their muscles by climbing on the post 3. The post is not only used for scratching but also for stretching because while trying to scratch himself, the cat will stretch his whole body towards the post. 4. Marking the post for territorial purposes. 5. Just for the fun of it.

Outdoor cats usually use wooden fences or objects for scratching, so a good scratching post would be one made of wood. A cat owner can get firewood or a log and convert it into a scratching post. Others who are still training their cats make do with the less expensive cardboard posts.

Since the primary use of the post is for the cats to sharpen their claws, the scratching post must be upright and steady. It should also be tall enough, or a half size more than the cat, to make sure your cat can stretch his whole body on the post. Much care should be placed in choosing the right post because if the cat feels it is not steady enough for him, then he might not use it and will revert to scratching your furniture.

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