If you’ve ever watched your beloved feline friend tear into your favorite couch or delicately shred the corner of your rug, you know the primal urge to scratch is strong in cats. That’s where a good ...

Scratching is a perfectly natural part of cat behavior. Aside from helping condition their claws, scratching also helps cats stretch their muscles, mark their territory and even express emotions.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: We read your column about the importance of not declawing cats — or ...

Even the biggest cat lover has to admit feeling a little helpless when their pet just won't stop scratching the furniture. Fortunately, there may be a science-backed way to prevent our feline friends ...

Aldi's Cute New Scratching Post Will Double the Fun for Your Whiskered Friend originally appeared on PetHelpful. Are you tired of your furniture bearing the brunt of your cat’s scratching habits?