Whether you've recently brought home an adorable new kitten, or you've had your furry friend for years, cat owners know that pets can take a toll on carpeting. Check out these tips to keep your carpets as fresh and clean as possible, even with a feline family member. Provide plenty of scratching opportunities: Cats scratch, and for good reason. Their claws are made to work and digging their daggers into a soft material provides a deep, refreshing stretch. Declawing cats used to be common, but today, it's widely regarded as a painful, unnecessary process for your cat. Provide your cat with plenty of appropriate places to scratch and dust these areas with catnip to keep your kitty digging her claws into toys and scratching posts — instead of your carpets. Keep the litter box as clean as possible: House training a cat is easy — provide a clean litter box appropriate for your cat's size, and they'll train themselves. Just like a human wouldn't want to use a filthy...
