Scratching can be a real problem for pet parents with cats at home. When a dog causes problems, all you have to do is retrain him. Can you teach a cat not to scratch?

Unfortunately, you aren’t likely to teach your cat not to scratch, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dramatically decrease his scratching behavior. Instead, you have to take ownership for your cat’s behavior.

Cats react to situations that make them uncomfortable by scratching. You might be holding your cat wrong, petting him wrong, or teasing him too much. Look for the signs that your cat is irritated and stop before he has a chance to lash out.

You can also consider applying cat nail caps! For more solutions to your cat’s scratching behavior, click here, or schedule an appointment with your veterinarian Mt. Pleasant, SC.