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Your cat scratches the couch. What does International Cat Care say about punishment?

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  1. Spray with water every time
  2. Never punish, scratching is natural
  3. Yell, it works fast

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  1. International Cat Care, Scratching on furniture and carpets icatcare.org/articles/scratching-on-furniture-and-carpets Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Scratching on furniture and carpets icatcare.org/articles/scratching-on-furniture-and-carpets Checked 2026-10-10.

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