Things You'll Need
- Aluminum foil
- Spray bottle with water
- Cat treats
- Scratching post
Instructions
Apply disposable claw covers to your cat's paws, which can be found at veterinarian offices and pet supply stores. The rubber tipped covers prevent the claws from causing damage to items such as rolls of toilet paper.
Wrap the toilet paper with a sheet of aluminum foil. The tin foil can be easily lifted off and replaced as necessary. Cats are naturally repelled by the noise and texture of tin foil; it is likely to quit scratching the foil the moment it makes contact.
Correct the cat when you hear the cat scratching the toilet paper; point your finger and clearly say, "No." Firmly tell the cat "no" every time you see it scratching.
Fill a spray bottle with water; mist the cat when you catch it scratching the toilet paper.
Place a scratching post in your house; avoid the bathroom so as to deter scratching in the forbidden zone. Place the scratching post in an area where the cat generally lounges, such as a bedroom or living room.
Reward the cat with a cat treat every time the cat uses the scratching post instead of shredding the toilet paper.