It turns out that cats scratch and ruin furniture in the house for a reason: several reasons

02.05.2023 19:49

Contrary to popular belief, cats do not scratch and damage furniture in the house out of spite.

We tell you why cats scratch furniture and what to do about it.

Why does a cat scratch furniture?

There are several reasons for this behavior. By scratching furniture, a cat not only sharpens its claws, but also works out its muscles and joints.

Cats also use scratching on furniture to relieve stress and mark their territory.

It is useless to wean a cat from scratching furniture, since it is driven by natural instinct.

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The only effective solution to the problem is to place scratching posts throughout the house.

You can also purchase protective stickers for furniture.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor