#12. I don’t just like to scratch, I need to. (And I’m definitely not trying to ruin your stuff.) Cats need a proper scratching post. As the Humane Society of the United States notes, the purpose behind scratching is multifold: cats scratch to remove the dead outer layer of their claws, mark their territory by leaving both a visual mark and a scent (they have scent glands on their paws), and to stretch their bodies and flex their feet and claws. They scratch when they’re excited, like when you come home from work, after naps, and to claim their space. Fail to provide an approved-by-you outlet for this natural and necessary behaviour and your cat will find somewhere else to exercise this instinctive action—like your couch. If your cat is still scratching on furniture when you’ve provided a scratching post, try moving the post’s location, play with your cat on it, and shower her with praise when she does it right. - See more at: moderncat/articles/13-secrets-your-cat-wants-you-know/72269?utm_source=Modern+Cat+Enewsletter&utm_campaign=466ec607ce-MC_Mewsbite_11_20-_14_Cat%27s+View&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1380895f1f-466ec607ce-64123785#sthash.k9I5fgwM.dpufmoderncat/articles/13-secrets-your-cat-wants-you-know/72269?utm_source=Modern+Cat+Enewsletter&utm_campaign=466ec607ce-MC_Mewsbite_11_20-_14_Cat%27s+View&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1380895f1f-466ec607ce-64123785
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:40:57 +0000
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