Ars Technica: Can’t stop your cat from scratching the furniture? Science has some tips
Can’t stop your cat from scratching the furniture? Science has some tips
Daily Herald: Natural instinct: What cat parents need to know about scratching
Cats scratch for a variety of reasons. First, it's an instinctual behavior to mark their territory. They have glands on their paws that release a scent as they scratch. Scratching also leaves claw ...
Scratching is an instinctive behavior for cats and is necessary to keep their claws from growing too long. Unfortunately, it can be extremely damaging to rugs, woodwork and furniture in your home.
Inverse: Why is my cat scratching furniture? The answer might surprise you
Every cat owner knows a movie night isn’t complete without your feline companion scratching away at the plush lining of the living room furniture. But as it turns out, this common destructive behavior ...
Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Is your cat scratching furniture all the time and driving you up the wall? As off-putting as that behavior might be for ...
Your sofa doesn’t have to be a sacrificial lamb to your cat’s claws. This article explores the biological reasons behind scratching and provides a step-by-step roadmap to redirecting this behaviour.
The Washington Post: How to stop your cat from scratching the furniture
Scratching is a natural and necessary behavior for cats, it helps them stretch their muscles, sharpen their claws, and mark their territory. Unfortunately, this probably means that your couch and ...