Cat Scratching

Carpet scratching causes wear on your carpet and can be expensive to fix. Here's how to stop your cat from carpet scratching and encourage healthy habits.

While there are so many things to love about our furry friends, fervent cat scratching can drive us up a wall. When a cat has whittled down its scratching post to a nub and has moved on to the living room furniture, many cat owners consider declawing.

Cats need to scratch. They have retractable claws, which means there is a sheath within their paws that the claws retract into.

The evidence is everywhere — the sofa, curtains, and even your walls: Your favorite feline is a scratcher! For all the meows, purrs, and cuddles, there's still a red flag raised when it comes to allowing your cat to cruise freely about the house.