Scratching is normal. The sofa doesn't have to pay for it.
Cats scratch to mark their territory, care for their claws and stretch - it's innate behavior, not spite. These guides help you give your cat better places to do it, protect your furniture humanely, and understand the facts before anyone mentions declawing. Built from veterinary sources, no quick-fix promises.
The guides
Why cats scratchMarking, claw care and stretching - what the behavior is really for.Posts: types and placementMatch the post to your cat's material and orientation preferences.Training to the postReward-based redirection that actually sticks, step by step.Nail careTrimming basics, the quick, and where nail caps fit in.Protecting furniture humanelyCovers, tape, deterrents and access - without fear or punishment.Declawing: the factsWhat the procedure really is and where veterinary bodies stand.Scratch mapLog where your cat scratches and see the pattern in your home.About & sourcesWho writes this, how, and the veterinary sources behind it.
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Cat Scratch Notes is part of the PawLine family of research-based pet resources. In the PawLine app you can ask about your own cat's scratching - their age, home setup and habits - and get answers grounded in the same kind of sources. Free to download; see the store listing for current offers, pricing and trial terms.