Sphynx
Imagine if you will; you are in the historic Egyptian Theater in Park City, Utah.
The play is about to begin.
The lights go down and a spotlight comes on.
A man walks out onto the stage to introduce the play with this beauty on his shoulder.
Talk about bringing the house down before the play even begins!
Sphynx was once a working cat at The Egyptian.
My sister worked as a Stage Manager there and fell in love with him,
who wouldn’t?
She started fussing over him, loving on him and babying him.
He loved it!
Sphynx decided he liked being fussed over
more than he liked his job at The Egyptian
and would no longer let anyone near him but my sister.
The Manager through up his hands in disgust and told sis to
‘just take him home, he’s made his decision’.
Now Sphynx is coming out of retirement.
He has decided to keep his grandma company at her house
which just happens to be in a MUCH warmer climate,
something important for a hairless cat.
There is an issue, and I’m hoping our Cat Blogosphere friends can help.
Sphynx is scratching up Grandma’s couch and rugs.
He as a scratcher pole, but is really doing some damage with the furniture.
I’ve given Grandma what advice I can,
but it sure would be appreciated to hear what your solutions to this issue are.
Thanks everyone!
16 Comments
Katie Isabella
Tell her to be certain to cover all living room furniture with even sheets f necessary. But a sturdy fabric. Throws. They make a lot of throws in canvas-like aterials, but anything will do. She can take them off when company comes, but pet people understand the covering.
Zoolatry
He is certainly absolutely majestic and handsome. As JUNE is the ultimate scratcher (even hardwood floors, wood furniture, you name it, she will claw and scratch it!). This is in spite of having 3 scratching posts, and 3 scratching rounders on the floor, all in a small one-room studio! Nothing is safe. She has
her annual vet exam in about 6 weeks and top of the list is to ask for a very close examination of her paws to ensure there is nothing amiss, as I am concerned about them, this is obsessive/compulsive behavior I’ve not seen in other cats I’ve had. If I learn anything I will share it. Right now am at a loss about this issue.
Leah
Sphinx is gorgeous! I’m sorry I don’t have any tips besides keeping scratchers around … Our furniture has some scratches …
The Island Cats
Sphynx is gorgeous! There is a two-sided sticky tape that I purchase and put on the couch and chair when the cats decided they wanted to scratch them. It really helped. Also, maybe put the scratching pole next to the furniture Sphynx is scratching.
The Island Cats
Sphynx is gorgeous! There is a two sided sticky tape that I purchased and put on the couch and chair when the cats decided they wanted to scratch them. It helped. Also, maybe move the scratching post next to where Sphynx is scratching and encourage him to use it?
A ShutterBug Explores
Oh dear Sphinx ~ you are a beautiful kitty ~ but destroying furnuture not good ~ may be the kitty’s way of coping with new home? Is grandma also new to the kitty ?~ lots of adjustment for everyone ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Eugenia
What a gorgeous cat! Our Callie is a scratcher but not to that extent. Sometimes, she does it for attention and other times to file down her claws. We trim her claws in between vet visits. We’ve covered our furniture and have scratchers available.
Loulou
A good manicure at the vet.
A spray anti-cat for furniture- they exist.
A scratch board, large, on which you put the darling every time he scratches with a no-no before.
BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum
Wow what a cool cat Sphynx is……
The scratching deal is not good tho’. I do not know the name of the product I know there is a spray that I have bought from my Pet Supply Store that worked very well…. It is Hagen Aerosol Indoor Cat Repellant spray. I am sure you have different brands where you are.
Also Cinnamon is a good repellant if you do not mind smelling like a Cinnamon Bun bakery!
I hope you can sort out the cat scratching problem!
{{{hugs}}} BellaSita Mum an **purrss** BellaDharma
Eastside Cats Blog
This is what I’ve read:
When the cat goes to scratch at a location that the person doesn’t want, the cat needs to be distracted at that moment with a toy or move a scratcher to right in front of where the cat wants to scratch.
Then, when the cat scratches to correct thing, the person can then start moving the scratcher back to a convenient location.
If anyone mentions declawing, I’m going to get angry!
Catscue Cat Mom
You and me both on the declawing!
messymimi
A couple of suggestions.
Scratchers right in front of whatever is being scratched, with some catnip sprayed on to attract Sphynx if he likes it.
Lots of praise and treats for scratching those scratchers.
Softpaws, the glue-on nails for cats. Have the vet glue on the first full set, then you only have to replace them one at a time as they come off.
A good nail trimming on a regular basis if softpaws are not an option.
Feliway cat spray if the scratching is a territory thing, to calm him and let him know it’s already his territory.
Let us know how it goes!
Ellen J Pilch
He is so handsome. I have seen plastic pieces that stick on furniture to deter scratching.
Melissa & Mudpie
Good luck and great story! He sure is gorgeous.
meowmeowmans
Sphynx is so hadsome! Wow! It looks like there are some good suggestions above. We agree about the sticky tape. Also, maybe make sure he has both vertical and horizontal scratching opportunities. Good luck!
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