How to Protect Leather Dining Chairs From Cats

Posted on May 1st, 2022 by Grossman Furniture.

Cats are one of the cutest pets. But not all of them are as sophisticated as “The Puss in Boots”. So, they can bring chaos to your dining room. And God bless you if you have leather dining chairs. The cats will not bat an eye at your feelings and claw the dining chairs out of instinct. But we feel you, and so we’re going to tell you how to protect leather dining chairs from cats.

From the get-go, if you choose leather dining chairs, don’t compromise on quality. It’s very obvious that the cats will scratch the low-quality leather right out. Check out dining chairs Philadelphia for quality that’s not heavy on your pocket.

How to Protect Leather Dining Chairs From Cats

Cats are almost like babies. They want attention and love. Keeping that in mind we have a few recommendations for you.

1. Invest in Pet-Friendly Play Pens

Think like your cat. Try and figure out why would your cat scratch your dining chairs. Most probably it will be because it has turned your dining room chair into its favorite lounger. You can’t talk and negotiate with it to change its mind. However, you can encourage it to relocate to other areas of the house.

• Make the Catnips Attractive

The easiest and most practical way to relocate your cat is to place catnip in a location that you want your cat to move to. You can also add scratching posts and attractive toys to keep your cat happily staying there. Cozy does it… A cozy corner will make your cat want to stay there.

• Trick Or And Treat

As mentioned before, cats are almost like toddlers. Like you would reward a kid with stickers or compliments when they achieve something. Similarly, reward your cat with treats when it uses the scratching post and stays away from the dining chairs.

2. Cover Your Dining Chairs

Even if your cat has happily changed their lounging spot, you should still take precautions. Make sure to cover your leather dining chairs when not in use. This will help prevent your cat from clawing or scratching them. If you have upholstered chairs, covers will also protect them as cat fur will not stick to them. Of course, cat fur will not stick to leather dining chairs. However, claws can leave permanent scars on the leather. So, covering them will still be beneficial in protecting the leather dining chairs. For an easier life, find the seat covers that are low maintenance. Like machine-washable seat covers are ideal for easy cleanup.

3. Trim Their Nails

If it’s not just the dining chairs but other places too where you find your cat sinking their claws often, trim their nails. In this case, the problem may not be the cat finding the chairs a lounger, it may be that their nails get stuck into the materials. Curb the dining chair scratching by trimming and filing their nails to themselves.

• Try Nail Caps

Then again, some cats don’t like trimmers and wouldn’t let you touch their paws. In this case, you can use nail caps. These are simple blunt plastic coverings that cover the sharp ends of the claws. They are perfectly safe. You can not only protect your leather dining chairs but also your walls and other pieces of furniture by using nail caps. These are easily available online and at pet stores. The only downside of using nail caps is that they need to be replaced often.

Use Scratch Guard

If you search how to protect leather dining chairs from cats online, you will see a “Scratch Guard” pop up. A Scratch guard is an alternative to seat covers. If you don’t want to cover your gorgeous leather dining chairs (No one can blame you!). Apply scratch guard to your dining chairs. A Scratch guard is basically an adhesive substance. When the cat claws or scratches the surface, its paws temporarily get stuck to it. This prevents them to try it again.

Use Deterring Scents

Don’t want to use Scratch Guard? That’s okay. There’s something else you can try. The cute little noses of the cats have big smelling powers. Their sense of smell is 15 times stronger than ours. So, a smell that’s common for you can be too overpowering and even deterring for cats. Typical smells that can put your cat off include lavender, rosemary, citrus, cinnamon and mint. Plus some cats don’t like the smell of bananas and coffee. Figuring out what smell isn’t your cat’s cup of tea can be easy. Use that smell to keep your cat away from your dining chairs. Most cleaning products have citrus smells. Just use them to wipe clean your leather dining chairs and rest assured.

Declawing Out of Question

You must have heard of declawing cats as a preventative measure. Declawing is not the same as trimming their nails. Many vets strictly advise against declawing. Declawing is a process in which a part of the bone in the cat’s paw is removed. This may leave the cat in lifelong pain. Even if the cat doesn’t experience pain, its personality significantly changes. They may become irritable and show behavioral problems. Some cats resort to biting as a self-defence alternative when declawed. Ruined furniture isn’t as bad as ruining your cat’s behavior.

Having that said, imagine you saved up for a while to get the leather dining chairs you have been eyeing. And you wake up to see it scratched and clawed by your cute cat. Your heart may sink to your stomach. Save yourself from the trauma and try out these recommendations on how to protect leather dining chairs from cats. Good luck with your conquest! Once you figure out what works for you, you can enjoy carefree cuddles with your furry friend.

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