scratching carpet

Question
I have two cats and during the day, i keep them in the basement.  my basement has another room and i keep them in that room with the door closed. my older cat doesn't like to be confined to one room so she scratching at the bottom of the door. how can i get her to stop. i have put a runner there but she scratches so much it is really useless.

Answer
Ruby,

Have you tried getting a large dog run/kennel and leaving the cats outside where they can be safe but still look around? Cats HATE to be confined where they can't see what is going on.

I would get a couple of sheets of plexiglass and attach one mid-way up the door and also a piece that will go halfway under each side of the door.

Also get them more toys, paper bags, boxes, little cat balls, stuffed mice, etc....things that will help keep them amused.

Tabbi