human
What are some of the best ways to keep a cat from scratching my furniture?
assistant
1. Provide plenty of scratching posts, mats and other scratching surfaces that your cat can use.
2. Make sure there is nothing in your cat's scratching area that they could hurt themselves on.
3. Keep your cat's nails trimmed regularly.
4. Place double-sided sticky tape over any exposed wood or fabric.
5. Use an appropriate deterrent spray or powder if necessary.