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cats need to scratch,in order to scent mark ,it is part of their natural behaviour. Far better to clip the tips of thier claws and provide plenty of scratch posts. i have 8 posts in my small 2 bedroom house...

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You never own a cat unless the cat owns you!

Lets get this right, the misbehaving kitten had more problems than just scratching furniture, jumping on kitchen worktops was another problem in the original post, so what's the answer to that one, as you say an ornament.

I originally posted something to the effect that I couldn't see a problem its a kitten being a kitten, I have two kittens double trouble and its fun.

I have a leather suite imported from Italy only had it since February, I have got throws to protect it as much as possible. The kittens slide down from the top pulling the throws off as they go. We are all having a great time even my dog, but that's another story.

Without upsetting anyone, I would have been refused by rescue centres because I am not a suitable cat owner, I don't have a cat flap and we live on a bus route/school run. It isn't a busy road but those are their rules. I have been a cat owner for approximately 22 years.


Sue

I originally posted something to the effect that I couldn't see a problem its a kitten being a kitten, I have two kittens double trouble and its fun.We have 10 kitts who i can't wait to see play and party-thats where the fun is
My thoughts exactly Sue-have to ask Vapor-Did you indeed think before you aqquired your kitty and what did you think-genuinely interested to know

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Burnthwaites Siamese

Totally agree, would love to hear that. You shouldn't get a kitten if you aren't prepared to have your house scratched to bits and putting claw covers on a cat is just cruel and unnessesary in my opinion.

Our own kittens made a mess of our sofa to begin with, we gently encouraged them to scratch their post instead and luckily it worked before they caused any serious damage, we weren't so lucky with the bed, it was much better for scratching than their posts, they scratched it to bits and it had to be replaced with something not so attractive to the kittens.

We are thinking of getting two more furbabies soon and will be prepared to have things ruined once again, it's all part and parcel of being a good slave.

I would never even consider de-clawing or claw covers, it amazes me anyone would go to this extreme. I really do think you might want to consider re-homing this poor kitten and getting something more appropriate.

Hoping i dont get my head bit off this time. But i totally agree with you . If you dont want your furniture ruining dont by a cat/kitten. My eldest cat is 11 now and she scratches my leather sofa more than other 2 and beds into my cushions. Not sure what causes most problem cats or kids in this house

The answer to the cats/kids problem for me is easy-our kids everytime

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Burnthwaites Siamese

Yeah think kids will win in this house 2. Peace and quiet at min though eldest back at school and little 1 sat watching tv. JUst surrounded by cats

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Thats so true