Cat scratching. It’s as natural to felines as purring or chasing a toy. It’s not misbehavior. It’s an instinct that’s essential for their physical and emotional well-being. But when your sofa arms ...

Some people think a cat's scratching behavior simply means the cat is being naughty, but the fact is that cats scratch objects in their environment for many perfectly normal reasons, for instance: - ...

It's a fact of feline life: Cats like to scratch. Be it the furniture, carpet or drapes, it's what they were born to do. "They all scratch," says veterinarian Mardi Apker of Your Cat's Doctor, a ...

A new survey hints at why cats like to scratch furniture and surprise: it's all their humans' fault. On August 17, 2024, Science Alert shared the results of a new survey study that explains why our ...

If you have a cat, you’ve probably endured your fair share of unwanted furniture scratching. Maybe you’ve purchased scratching posts, rearranged your furniture, or played with your cats before bed, to ...

Scratching is a natural behavior for our feline friends, and furniture is a tempting target for their fabric-shredding claws. Save your furniture with these tricks. Photo by jeknee. Domesticated cats ...

The Humane Society and the American Veterinary Medical Association advise pet owners to consider declawing only as a last resort. Other approaches to training cats to scratch harmlessly include: If ...