I’ve owned cats my entire adult life, and my furniture bears the proof: Every cat I’ve ever owned has left shredded couch corners, pulled loops on my headboard and ruined door mats in their wake. No ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Has your trendy mid-century sofa turned into a piece of modern art courtesy of your cat’s busy claws? If so, you may be ...

New research has revealed several key factors tied to unwanted cat scratching, as well as some practical tips to keep it at bay. Reading time 2 minutes Scientists are working hard to solve one of life ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every cat parent has been there: You're about to get cozy on your couch only to realize there are scratches on it that weren't ...

Ah, cats. We love our furry feline overlords despite the occasional hairball and their propensity to scratch the furniture to sharpen their claws. The latter is perfectly natural kitty behavior, but ...

One way to prevent your cat from scratching your furniture is to introduce a scratching post. You can also use plastic nail caps or keep the cat's nails short to reduce their destructive ability. If ...

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I was given a cat a few years ago. We'll call him Cat, because that's his name. Like all cats, Cat likes to scratch. However, he doesn't scratch furniture, either of the cat trees, the scratching post ...

Scratching is a natural and necessary behavior for cats, it helps them stretch their muscles, sharpen their claws, and mark their territory. Unfortunately, this probably means that your couch and ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

correctionA previous version of this story misspelled the first name of Sarah Everett, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine; she also prefers to ...