How to stop a cat from scratching things?

You can control a cat’s inappropriate scratching with these steps. First, give the cat a suitable scratching post made of cardboard, rope, plush, or other materials. Second, offer appropriate toys to distract the cat and reduce scratching on furniture. Some cats like to scratch at fixed times or places; put a scratching post or toy there to guide the behavior. Finally, cats need enough exercise, or they become bored and anxious, which increases scratching, so give them enough space and activity to burn off energy.