Catproofing your home

If you want to keep a happy cat while also preventing scratches all over your furniture, you need to look at your home through your cat’s eyes. Photo: dpa

Cats tend to take over a home. They happily climb over tables and cupboards, use the curtains as a swing, or sharpen their claws on your lovely new sofa.

No matter how much you love your cat, you might have to acknowledge that they often show little consideration for the furniture.

With a little thought, you can create a comfortable home for both of you and keep the damage to a minimum.