For self-defense, a cat has sharp teeth and no less sharp claws on its rather strong paws.
Don't underestimate your pet. This formidable weapon can cause serious injuries and even leave permanent scars.
But a cat does not always scratch because it is defending itself or attacking a potential aggressor.
We will tell you in what cases a domestic cat can become aggressive.
Firstly, we must not forget that domestic animals are driven by the same instincts as their wild or stray relatives.
Therefore, scratching is completely normal for a cat.
Secondly, most often such behavior is provoked by the antics of the owner or other household members.
Thirdly, for an animal, scratching is a matter of habit, so they do not see anything wrong with such behavior.
What to do
In this case, the only correct solution is to buy toys for the cat.
All that remains is to teach your pet that it is okay to scratch a toy, but not a human hand.
You shouldn't count on trimming the claws. The claws are not cut completely anyway, but only a few millimeters - just the sharpest part.
Earlier we talked about why a dog’s behavior changes during a walk.
