I’d like to learn how to train these new cats from scratching the woodwork around doorways. Ours were really messed up by our previous cats. I think we’ve paid almost $9000.00 in cat fees that are non-refundable, so I’m not too worried about it; but I’d like to keep it from going further. (How much does it cost to replace the woodwork around a door, anyway?)
If they’ve gotten used to scratching the woodwork, will they switch to a scratching post if you put it near the woodwork?
-JT
A combination of a sisal scratching post and periodically trimming the sharp tips off their claws (so they can’t dig very far into wood if they try) might help. Don’t trim too far; nicking the quick will make it harder to handle them in the next trimming.