It should not be assumed that the cat is deliberately damaging the environment in the house, driven by personal motives.
Animal behavior is usually guided by natural instincts.
Therefore, before taking measures to combat such “vandalism”, it is necessary to understand the reasons for its occurrence.
Sharpening claws
A cat, even if domesticated, remains a predator. Its working tool, that is, claws, are constantly growing. They need to be filed down periodically so that they do not interfere with walking and do not dig into the pads of the paws.
In nature, cats use trees for this purpose, whereas in an apartment their choice is not so great.
Gymnastics
When pets tear furniture or wallpaper, they simultaneously perform gymnastic exercises to stretch and train muscles, ligaments and joints.
Territory Marker
Cats have glands on their paw pads that secrete a scented secretion. Thanks to it, not only visual traces of claws remain on scratched surfaces, but also aromatic pheromone marks that warn other animals of the owner's presence.
Previously, we shared myths about fighting dog breeds .
