Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture? Understanding Your Feline Friend’s Behaviour

Do you ever wonder why your beloved feline friend scratches your furniture? It can be frustrating to see your couch or armchair destroyed by your cat’s claws, but it’s important to understand that scratching is a natural behaviour for cats. In this article, we will explore why cats scratch furniture and what you can do to prevent and redirect this behaviour.

Understanding Feline Scratching Behaviour Cats scratch for a variety of reasons, including to remove the dead outer layer of their claws, to mark their territory with their scent, and to stretch and exercise their muscles. Scratching also helps cats relieve stress and anxiety. While scratching is a normal and healthy behaviour for cats, it can be destructive when they choose to scratch your furniture instead of a scratching post or other appropriate surface.

Preventing and Redirecting Scratching To prevent your cat from scratching your furniture, it’s important to provide them with an appropriate scratching surface such as a scratching post or pad. Make sure the scratching post is tall and sturdy enough