How can i keep my cat from scratching furniture?

Place plastic, double-sided tape, sandpaper, or vinyl carpet upside down (with the knotted parts facing up) on furniture or on the floor where your cat would stand to scratch them. Place scrapers next to these objects, as “legal alternatives”. Jackson Galaxy, cat behavior specialist and author of “Total Cat Mojo,” says that part of the appeal of furniture is that it doesn't tip over when cats are thrown down over a long period of time. You can also buy multi-level cat furniture that allows them to climb, scratch, perch and even sleep in the raised beds that are part of the structure.

Providing your cat with alternative scratching surfaces is the first step in preventing it from scratching furniture or carpets.