So I am either being ridiculous or even endangering my kitten by coming up with these ideas or just costing myself more than I should without yielding the results I am hoping for BUT I WANT TO KEEP MY FURNITURE IN PRISTINE CONDITION AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE PLEASE.
I am thinking I am going to get this Sofa Cover but since it is not thick enough, I am going to get a heavy duty cover and place that first and then use the black stretching cover on top. I don't get to keep the design of my sofa but at least it should be safe. I need the stretchy one on top cause the one underneath does not cover the SIDES and frankly none of them do which really defeats the purpose of having a Sofa PROTECTOR:
Something like that as the first layer: Heavy Duty Sofa Cover
Cover it with this one as a second layer: Sofa Slipcover Spandex
I may use this loose one as a THIRD layer: Slipcover with Ruffles
Then I have a Recliner with a second piece Foot Rest which needs to be protected but there are no Spandex-like covers for it so I am going to have to use this one only:
Maybe this one but I don't think it will fit my design
Recliner heavy duty protector
I could also just go for a heavy duty blanket and be creative with the application process:
Heavy Duty Blanket
THEN AGAIN, MAYBE I SHOULD BE SMARTER AND CREATE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT WHICH HOPEFULLY WILL KEEP HIM AWAY FROM THE AREAS I WANT TO KEEP CAT-FREE:
I watch Jackson Galaxy on YouTube quite a bit and I only recently discovered his channel and shows. I don't know what everyone here thinks of him but he seems to really know his stuff when it comes to cats. He says to CREATE the best areas for your cats to keep them from doing what you don't want them to do.
Starting off with a decent Cat Tree WITH a couple styles of scratching areas and a toy as well as a hiding spot and high resting spot:
Cat Tree
I can set up a real high climbing tower which will most likely be irresistible to a cat and it wouldn't even WANT to be anywhere else (like resting on my musical instruments and laptop): High Climbing Tower (9ft)
Get a couple scratching posts NEAR areas I want to avoid the cat scratching as opposed to what people think (like set them far away from the sofas):
Scratching Post
I can get a few toys which will definitely tire them out and divert their attention from turning my furniture into their play area and toys:
Fish Toy Flopping Fish
Smart Cat Toy Ball
Yosoo Catch The Mouse Motion Cat Toy
I was considering an automatic laser but I don't want to blind my cat by accident nor do I want the laser to point to a spot where I wouldn't want the cat jumping to so I will get a regular laser pointer. I found a real cool deal but one of the reviews worried me and I want to make sure it is safe for cats:
This is the one
And here is the scary review:
Interesting feeding solutions for when JUST PLAYING is not enough and the reward of a treat is more attractive:
Catit Senses 2.0 Digger for Cats
Thinking of leaving this one near my bed so if it has urges in my bedroom, it can go nuts with this AND MAYBE also ON my sofa? So it will serve as HIS seat and he does not interact with the sofa and this works as a barrier:
Omega Paw Ripple Board Scratch'n Massage Kitty Bed Bundle
I know they love warm spots which is why my friend's cat rests on his laptop almost always so what if I get a few heat pads and make it way more irresistible than my comfy sofa and maybe even place it on the sofa but it might reach for a different part of the sofa and scratch it while laying on it:
K&H Manufacturing Thermo-Kitty Mat 12.5-Inch x 25-Inch, 6-Watts, Mocha
I heard cats don't like Citrus.... What if I get a few balls with holes in them and fill them with Zest and other citrus like strong smelling stuff and leave it behind the sofa and on the sofa on top of the back rest behind my head:
Dried Lemon Peel
There's also this product but I am not sure if this will hurt its mental state long term:
Relaxivet Pheromone Calming Spray for Cats
There are all these Cat repellents and I worry that maybe they repel them because they're toxic to them:
Pet MasterMind Claw Withdraw Cat Scratch
FELIWAY Spray 60 mL - Helps Control Urine Spraying & Cat Scratching
Lambert Kay Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent Pump Spray
Then there are the shock collars which I don't agree with and I think are cruel. I want to make sure that I don't make my cat trust me less and love me less by succeeding keeping him away from my furniture and other belongings. I gotta find the best way to eat my cake and have it too.
I am thinking I am going to get this Sofa Cover but since it is not thick enough, I am going to get a heavy duty cover and place that first and then use the black stretching cover on top. I don't get to keep the design of my sofa but at least it should be safe. I need the stretchy one on top cause the one underneath does not cover the SIDES and frankly none of them do which really defeats the purpose of having a Sofa PROTECTOR:
Something like that as the first layer: Heavy Duty Sofa Cover
Cover it with this one as a second layer: Sofa Slipcover Spandex
I may use this loose one as a THIRD layer: Slipcover with Ruffles
Then I have a Recliner with a second piece Foot Rest which needs to be protected but there are no Spandex-like covers for it so I am going to have to use this one only:
Maybe this one but I don't think it will fit my design
Recliner heavy duty protector
I could also just go for a heavy duty blanket and be creative with the application process:
Heavy Duty Blanket
THEN AGAIN, MAYBE I SHOULD BE SMARTER AND CREATE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT WHICH HOPEFULLY WILL KEEP HIM AWAY FROM THE AREAS I WANT TO KEEP CAT-FREE:
I watch Jackson Galaxy on YouTube quite a bit and I only recently discovered his channel and shows. I don't know what everyone here thinks of him but he seems to really know his stuff when it comes to cats. He says to CREATE the best areas for your cats to keep them from doing what you don't want them to do.
Starting off with a decent Cat Tree WITH a couple styles of scratching areas and a toy as well as a hiding spot and high resting spot:
Cat Tree
I can set up a real high climbing tower which will most likely be irresistible to a cat and it wouldn't even WANT to be anywhere else (like resting on my musical instruments and laptop): High Climbing Tower (9ft)
Get a couple scratching posts NEAR areas I want to avoid the cat scratching as opposed to what people think (like set them far away from the sofas):
Scratching Post
I can get a few toys which will definitely tire them out and divert their attention from turning my furniture into their play area and toys:
Fish Toy Flopping Fish
Smart Cat Toy Ball
Yosoo Catch The Mouse Motion Cat Toy
I was considering an automatic laser but I don't want to blind my cat by accident nor do I want the laser to point to a spot where I wouldn't want the cat jumping to so I will get a regular laser pointer. I found a real cool deal but one of the reviews worried me and I want to make sure it is safe for cats:
This is the one
And here is the scary review:
Interesting feeding solutions for when JUST PLAYING is not enough and the reward of a treat is more attractive:
Catit Senses 2.0 Digger for Cats
Thinking of leaving this one near my bed so if it has urges in my bedroom, it can go nuts with this AND MAYBE also ON my sofa? So it will serve as HIS seat and he does not interact with the sofa and this works as a barrier:
Omega Paw Ripple Board Scratch'n Massage Kitty Bed Bundle
I know they love warm spots which is why my friend's cat rests on his laptop almost always so what if I get a few heat pads and make it way more irresistible than my comfy sofa and maybe even place it on the sofa but it might reach for a different part of the sofa and scratch it while laying on it:
K&H Manufacturing Thermo-Kitty Mat 12.5-Inch x 25-Inch, 6-Watts, Mocha
I heard cats don't like Citrus.... What if I get a few balls with holes in them and fill them with Zest and other citrus like strong smelling stuff and leave it behind the sofa and on the sofa on top of the back rest behind my head:
Dried Lemon Peel
There's also this product but I am not sure if this will hurt its mental state long term:
Relaxivet Pheromone Calming Spray for Cats
There are all these Cat repellents and I worry that maybe they repel them because they're toxic to them:
Pet MasterMind Claw Withdraw Cat Scratch
FELIWAY Spray 60 mL - Helps Control Urine Spraying & Cat Scratching
Lambert Kay Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent Pump Spray
Then there are the shock collars which I don't agree with and I think are cruel. I want to make sure that I don't make my cat trust me less and love me less by succeeding keeping him away from my furniture and other belongings. I gotta find the best way to eat my cake and have it too.