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Cats love to scratch. Scratching is instinctive and part of their natural behavior. Cats scratch to mark their territory, to keep their claws sharp, and just because it feels good. And they tend...
Everyone needs exercise, even pets. Select a cat scratching post to let your feline friend stretch, scratch, and take out frustrations in its own dedicated place. A cat scratching post can help...
The cat disemboweled your favorite recliner then shredded the speaker covers. The cat is now working on a hieroglyphic masterpiece using your brand new walnut bookcase. What to do with that sweet...
Cats will need a place to scratch, play, sleep and be lazy---they need cat furniture that they can use and abuse, as opposed to using and abusing your furniture. Rather than buying cat furniture...
Cat's love a great scratching post. It's a perfect opportunity to let their paws loose, rub up against something, and maybe get that spot they can't reach on their own. But why go out and buy an...
Cats can make great pets, but can also wreak havoc on furniture. Luckily, there are some easy ways to prevent cats from scratching furniture without resorting to the cruel practice of declawing.
It's natural instinct that compels cats to scratch up antique furniture without thinking twice. Scratching posts are the best compromise for protecting furniture and keeping kitty happy at the...
Cat Environment Enrichment: Scratching Areas
Enriching a cat's environment with scratching posts and pads may deter them from scratching valuable items. Improve cats environments with tips from an experienced animal clinic worker in this...
How to Build a Cat Scratching Post
To build a cat scratching post, attach a few thick dowel rods to a board, and wrap the rods in heavy twine. Save money by creating your own scratching post with help from a veterinary technician...
Training your cat to use a scratching post can prevent a lot of damage to household furnishings. Follow these easy directions to make your own affordable cat scratching post from recycled wood...
Cat owners may be most familiar with sisal as the rough rope used to cover some scratching posts and cat trees. Sisal's texture is favored by many cats over carpeting--which is used for some...
If you're anything like me, you love your cats... you just don't love the way they treat your furniture! So how do you keep Fluffy from tearing up all your couches? If you don't know the...
If you want to prevent your cat from scratching and ruining furniture, carpets, and curtains, you will need to make a cat scratcher to offer an alternative. Cats naturally sharpen and keep their...
If your kitten is already scratching your furniture, curtains, and carpets you need to make a scratching post fast. Bad habits are hard to break in cats. Your kitten is growing fast; if you do not...
Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. It allows them to shed their old nail sheathes, keeping their claws healthy. If you don't provide them with an appropriate alternative, they'll scratch...
It's vitally important that cats have a place to scratch. Even declawed cats still need a place to scratch. Claws are a cat's main weapon and tool. If they grow too long, this can injure the cat....
Is your cat scratching up your furniture and curtains leaving them in ruins? Before you throw the cat out, or have it declawed in desperation, consider making a simple scratching pole. If you can...
As a cat pet foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue group, I have to screen many potential adopters of cats and one question I ask is, “Do you plan on getting your new pet declawed?” Eight...
Cats scratch instinctively not only to mark their territory but because it feels good. Stretching and scratching works muscles providing kitty with a low impact workout. Outdoor cats will...