FAQ Stop The Scratch
Our proprietary Stop the Scratch spray uses a safe, non-toxic and alcohol-free formula composed of extra strength naturally-derived ingredients like Rosemary Extract and Lemongrass to deter scratching behavior in kittens and adult cats. Cats scratch for several reasons.1. To express themselves, mark a territory and play2. To cure boredom and relieve stress. They also have an incredibly strong sense of smell. Did you know that cats have twice as many receptors in the olfactory epithelium (i.e. smell-sensitive cells in their noses) as people do? Pretty cool. This means that cats use that strong sense of smell to determine what areas to congregate, or hang out in. Quite simply, Stop the Scratch helps you to quickly and painlessly train them that the areas they are scratching are off-limits.
Furniture can be an easy target for cats to scratch. It's everywhere, all around the house. They also see their humans sitting on it, laying on it, eating at it, etc. Here are some tips to curtail scratching on Furniture:STEP 1: Limit AccessIf at all possible, limit your cat's access to furniture when you're not around. This might include shutting doors, or otherwise keeping them out of certain areas of the house.While not forever, limiting access to things that are "off-limits" while they are learning can really help! STEP 2: Spray LiberallySpray your furniture liberally with Stop the Scratch. We recommend spraying 2-3x per day for the first two weeks, and then less frequently as your training begins to take hold. If possible, allow your cat to watch you spray the furniture.STEP 3: Monitor & CorrectMonitor your cat closely to ensure their compliance. If you catch them scratching, immediately re-apply the spray. It can take some time for these new rules to take hold. Some cats are more stubborn than others. Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your cat CAN scratch on, while you're teaching them not to scratch on the things you don't want them to. Items such as scratching posts, cardboard scratch pads and toys are great things to keep around. Place them close to, but not in the immediate area of the item they have been scratching. Some cats love catnip, and if yours does, try placing some on or near the scratch pad or post to entice them to scratch there, instead. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly.
Cats can be fascinated by plants. They are always growing and changing, dropping leaves or changing colors. They see us water them and may want to get in on the fun. Here are some tips to curtail scratching Plants:STEP 1: Limit AccessIf at all possible, limit your cat's access to the plants when you're not around. This might include shutting doors, or restricting access to certain areas.While not forever, limiting access to things that are "off-limits" while they are learning can really help! STEP 2: Spray LiberallySpray your plants liberally with Stop the Scratch. We recommend spraying 2-3x per day for the first two weeks, and then less frequently as your training begins to take hold. If possible, allow your cat to watch you spray the furniture.STEP 3: Monitor & CorrectMonitor your cat closely to ensure their compliance. If you catch them scratching, immediately re-apply the spray. It can take some time for these new rules to take hold. Some cats are more stubborn than others.Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your cat CAN scratch on, while you're teaching them not to scratch on the things you don't want them to. Items such as scratching posts, cardboard scratch pads and toys are great things to keep around. Place them close to, but not in the immediate area of the item they have been scratching. Some cats love catnip, and if yours does, try placing some on or near the scratch pad or post to entice them to scratch there, instead. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly.
We walk on it, we sometimes lay on it, and it's everywhere. Many cats are fascinated with flooring. In addition, they're so much closer to the ground than we are - it can make an easy target!Here are some tips to curtail scratching on Rugs and Carpet:STEP 1: Limit AccessIf at all possible, limit your cat's access to the flooring they love to scratch when you're not around. This might include shutting doors, or restricting access to certain areas.While not forever, limiting access to things that are "off-limits" while they are learning can really help! STEP 2: Spray LiberallySpray your flooring or rug liberally with Stop the Scratch. We recommend spraying 2-3x per day for the first two weeks, and then less frequently as your training begins to take hold. If possible, allow your cat to watch you spray the furniture.STEP 3: Monitor & CorrectMonitor your cat closely to ensure their compliance. If you catch them scratching, immediately re-apply the spray. It can take some time for these new rules to take hold. Some cats are more stubborn than others.Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your cat CAN scratch on, while you're teaching them not to scratch on the things you don't want them to. Items such as scratching posts, cardboard scratch pads and toys are great things to keep around. Place them close to, but not in the immediate area of the item they have been scratching. Some cats love catnip, and if yours does, try placing some on or near the scratch pad or post to entice them to scratch there, instead. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly.
It is not uncommon for a cat to scratch his favorite person. To them, it's a playful thing. After all, they see us petting them, grooming them and feeding them with our hands. Therefore, to playfully reach for or scratch is just normal. They can also be infatuated with toes! And let's be honest...toes are a quite intriguing.Here are some tips to curtail chewing on People:STEP 1: Limit AccessWhile you can't cut off access to your hands or feet completely, you can keep your cat away from them when they are scratching. If they begin to scratch on you, remove them from the area. If they're in your lap, set them on the floor. If they're laying on the floor, push them away gently and use a word like "No" or "Stop" to reinforce. Take control of the situation and don't allow them to sit there and scratch on you. STEP 2: Spray LiberallySpray your hands or feet liberally with Stop the Scratch.**Please Note** While the spray is non-toxic, it's pretty potent if inhaled or put in your mouth, so take care not to put your fingers (or toes!) in your mouth after spraying.In most cases, you can spray once or twice on your fingers or toes, allow them to taste or smell it, and reinforce with negative words such as "No" or "Stop". You shouldn't have to continue spraying your fingers each day... if this is the case, you are not taking enough control with your cat, they may be expressing that they'd like more attention from you. STEP 3: Monitor & CorrectMonitor your cat closely to ensure their compliance. If you catch them scratching, immediately re-apply the spray. It can take some time for these new rules to take hold. Some cats are more stubborn than others. Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your cat CAN scratch on, while you're teaching them not to scratch on the things you don't want them to. Items such as scratching posts, cardboard scratch pads and toys are great things to keep around. Place them close to, but not in the immediate area of the item they have been scratching. Some cats love catnip, and if yours does, try placing some on or near the scratch pad or post to entice them to scratch there, instead. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly.
Beautiful drapes and window coverings can be a common scratch target for our cats. Can you just envision them scaling up the drapes, with claws dug in?Here are some tips to curtail scratching on drapes:STEP 1: Limit AccessIf at all possible, limit your cat's access to the drapes when you're not around. This might include shutting doors, or otherwise keeping them out of certain areas of the house.While not forever, limiting access to things that are "off-limits" while they are learning can really help! STEP 2: Spray LiberallySpray your drapes liberally with Stop the Scratch. We recommend spraying 2-3x per day for the first two weeks, and then less frequently as your training begins to take hold. If possible, allow your cat to watch you spray the furniture.STEP 3: Monitor & CorrectMonitor your cat closely to ensure their compliance. If you catch them scratching, immediately re-apply the spray. It can take some time for these new rules to take hold. Some cats are more stubborn than others. Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your cat CAN scratch on, while you're teaching them not to scratch on the things you don't want them to. Items such as scratching posts, cardboard scratch pads and toys are great things to keep around. Place them close to, but not in the immediate area of the item they have been scratching. Some cats love catnip, and if yours does, try placing some on or near the scratch pad or post to entice them to scratch there, instead. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly.
We're here to make you are successful in training your cat not to scratch. Please reach out to our Customer Care team by clicking this link, or by emailing support@emmysbestpets.com. We will be happy to offer additional guidance and support.
"Pleaase note: Chewing on fur can be an indication of a serious medical issue. Before continuing with training, we recommend consulting with your veterinarian.
Hot spots, bacterial infections or other dermatological conditions can lead dogs to chew on their fur. In addition, mites, fleas and ticks can be painful and bothersome and lead to chewing.
If your veterinarian is able to rule out any condition that is causing the chewing, you can in then feel sale in applying Stop the Chew spray directly onto your pet's fur.
STEP 1: Spray directly onto your pet's fur. Take care not to spray onto an open wound, or to spray into their eyes.
STEP 2: Monitor them closely to ensure adherence. We recommend spraying multiple times daily for the first week, and less frequently as the behavior subsides. If you notice them chewing on their fur, use a word such as ""No"" or ""Stop"" to redirect their behavior. Remember, it will take some time, and some dogs are more stubborn than others.
Remember, it's SO important that you provide things that your dog CAN chew on, while you're teaching them not to chew on the things you don't want them to chew.
Items such as bones, and toys made especially for puppies or heavy chewers can be great options. Reward them when they're doing a good job with lots of praise and affirmation. This will make the process go much more quickly and smoothly."
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