"Scratching serves many functions for a cat, including a communication tool that leaves both scent and visual marks at a site, a way to clean and condition the claw beds, and a great way to stretch ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Scratching is one of the most basic instincts for our feline companions, but it can be difficult for owners to understand when cats begin scratching up their living rooms. "It is ...

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 ...

The ‘Very Well Made’ Denim Scratch Mat Cats are Clawing to Have originally appeared on PetHelpful. When it comes to cat scratchers, not all mats are created equal, and feline critics are famously hard ...

When Frank, a newly adopted house cat, went six months without a nail trim, his owner began to notice the consequences—snagged furniture, scratched arms, and a very frustrated feline. The price of a ...