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What is the best way to keep a cat from scratching my sofa?
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The best way to keep a cat from scratching your sofa is to provide them with an alternative scratching post. Make sure it's tall enough for them to reach and has plenty of textures, like sisal or wood chips, so they can satisfy their natural instinct to scratch. You should also regularly clean your sofa with an enzymatic cleaner to remove any odors that may be attracting cats. Finally, try to discourage your cat from scratching by spraying deterrents on the sofa such as bitter apple spray or citrus-based sprays.