How To Keep Cats Off Tables And Furniture. Provide your cat with appropriate vertical options for climbing, scratching and resting by creating an exploratory environment. Getting indoor cat furniture that is designed like a tree shape.

They do this to clean the exterior sheath of their nails, sharpen their claws, and remove cuticles. They smell pretty good, too—at least to us humans! Alternatively, line the edges with plastic carpet runners, which have a texture that cats don’t like walking on.