Berber carpet is a tightly looped classic widely considered virtually pet proof when it comes to shedding issues and stains.
Cat claws carpet stairs.
This type of carpets works well on shedding issues and stains because it is a tightly looped classic.
Why cats scratch carpet upholstery and other surfaces cats scratch by digging their front claws into a horizontal or vertical surface then pulling their feet down or back.
However if your kitty is a clawmeister the loops may encourage serious scratching some flooring experts report entire sections of carpet uprooted by overly ambitious felines.
The most common issue with cats are that the carpet pulls especially if they have claws.
Carpeted stairs are a great place for this instinctual activity.
Once you have spraying and or urine in the carpet it s nearly impossible to solve short of removing the carpet.
Train your cat out of scratching the staircase carpet.
When they find the perfect spot to sharpen claws they use it over and over focusing on the same spot until it s destroyed.
Catnip on the scratching post hasn t helped either.
Scratching is an important part of a cat s health and wellbeing.
Cats also knead which can give your carpet a workout.
Fibers that are cut at various angles instead of being kept looped.
While this often damages the item being scratched it provides a benefit to the cat.
Cats scratch to mark territory and keep their claws sharp.
Yet unfortunately the loops might make your cat scratch more.
Instead go with a carpet that has cut fibers.
A practical solution is flat weave sisal flooring or matting and one of the flattest sisals around is a plain weave from crucial trading called linen which comes in four neutral tones including pewter c7103 above.
I have used various essential oils on the carpet that cats are supposed to dislike but to no effect.
That s because of 2 things.
Cats have a need to scratch to groom their claws and claws are normally extended when a cat stretches after a long lazy nap.
But there can also be issues with hair balls vomit spraying and urine.
If you own a cat you know that scratching is one of their favorite hobbies.
Unlike other parts of the house stairs have not been claimed by human occupants.
Cats also enjoy climbing and playing on stairs.
To avoid this behavior you can use a cut pile style such as plush and freeze so that your cat has less passion for claws.
Their claws can pull and unravel looped carpet causing your floor to look purr ty uneven.
I have a cat who persistantly claws the stair carpet the carpet is only 3 months old and getting ruined.