We've just got a new carpet on the stairs....we might be a bit precious. But it's the first carpet we've ever ever bought, it's nice and well like all new things we want to keep it that way....
Our cat, adorable as he is, has clearly realised this and decided his new way to get attention is to scratch it....
He has never scratched the carpet before, not on the stairs, or any other room. Only damage he causes is accidental claw catching...until now! Fortunately, he hasn't caused any visual damage but its only a matter of time! He has scratching pads, has a tower but has no interest in it.
I don't know why he's taken up this new hobby. It seems to be attention seeking. It's not like we come home to him doing it. It seems to be related to when he wants food, or out, or just general attention. It seems self-fulfilling too. We jump up and give him said attention... I don't know how to make him stop!!!
Does anyone have any ideas?