A sisal scratching post may be a good choice here.
Cat tearing up carpet with teeth.
Take your cat to the new scratching post and reward her with treats strokes and praise for using it.
Cover up the spot where your cat scratches.
If you want to actively train your cat to stop scratching the carpet try squirting him with a water pistol or clapping your hands the minute he starts.
To attract your cat to the post you can use fresh or dried cat nip on the post.
Hope this helps your carpet and your cat.
For scratching that takes place in front of an entryway cover the area with a thin mat.
My research for this answer comes from many years of cat ownership.
And tearing paper might satisfy your cat s natural urges to hunt cats tear up and rip off parts of their prey before eating them yeah gross.
My stray cat scratches the bedroom carpet when she goes in so i need to get another scratching post for in there but there are also things you can use to deter the carpet scratching others may more.
Cat ripping up carpet at night.
If possible move a piece of furniture or a scratching post to your cat s favorite carpet spot.
Cats that are experiencing anxiety are known to tear paper too.
If your cat is in any distress or discomfort please consult your own vet as your first priority.
Most cats tear paper because they re bored and apparently destroying paper is sure way to get out of the feline doldrums.
If they have that they should not do it to the carpet.
It can then be gradually moved to a location of your choice.
You can even use a log if it will stand up.
Because of the possibility of injuring your pet get your vet to show you the procedure soon after adopting the cat.