Cat Damage Carpet

If the damage is frazzled fibers typical cat damage you might be able to get away with an impromptu fiber filler.

Cat damage carpet. If you want to actively train your cat to stop scratching the carpet try squirting him with a water pistol or clapping your hands the minute he starts. Because of the possibility of injuring your pet get your vet to show you the procedure soon after adopting the cat. So if you would like to send us photos of the damage to your carpet we would be happy to explain exactly what the repair options are and which would give you the most invisible finish. The best technique would depend on the type of carpet the nature of the damage and the availability of spare carpet.

Reduce the damage done by cat claws. While you re working on methods to stop your cat s carpet scratching you ll want to minimize the damage to your home in the meantime. Trim your cat s claws regularly using a sharp claw trimming tool. You can also use the round carpet cutter that comes in a patch kit if the damaged area is the size of a hockey puck or smaller.

Keep your cat s nails trimmed to reduce the worst effects of scratching. Patching up a damaged carpet. Maybe your cat decided to use your carpet as a scratching post or your dog tried to dig his way out of your fourth story apartment. To removed the cat scratched carpeting part the fibers about 1 2 inch out from the damaged area and cut around it using a carpet knife with replaceable blades.

Don t worry you don t need to replace all of your carpeting.