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Why Do Cats Vertical Scratch?

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Cats tend to scratch more—and often vertically— when they’re feeling threatened or stressed You might see scratch marks up and down a door jamb, window frame, sofa, carpet, or chair. This means your cat is nervous or unhappy and is trying to increase her comfort level. This isn’t good for your cat or your home. … Read more

Do Scratching Posts Wear Down Claws?

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While a scratching post won’t sharpen nails the way we would sharpen a knife, the use of a scratching post removes the outer layer of a cat’s claw which reveals sharper layers underneath. So instead of sharpening the existing claw, scratching removes dull parts of the claw to make room for sharper layers. Which is … Read more