Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every cat owner has been there: Your cat seems perfectly calm, so you try to pick them up or give them some pets only to suddenly ...

One of the most frustrating parts of owning a cat can be their tendency to scratch things on your home. When you’re getting ready for company, the last thing you want is to find that your armchair has ...

Scratching is an instinctive behavior for cats. They scratch during play and when they’re stressed, and they scratch to mark territory and to remove worn claws. But if your cat’s scratching is clawing ...

Cat scratching. It’s as natural to felines as purring or chasing a toy. It’s not misbehavior. It’s an instinct that’s essential for their physical and emotional well-being. But when your sofa arms ...

If you've ever seen TV cat behavioralist Jackson Galaxy at work, you'll know that while we may (well, many of us) love feline company, there's a lot we don't understand about their needs. Now, a new ...

For many cat guardians, scratching is a constant puzzle—sometimes an infuriating one. Why does your beloved feline insist on dragging their claws across your brand-new couch or leaving gouges on the ...

Cats scratch to stay physically and emotionally healthy. Choose one of these cat-tested and pet-parent-approved cat scratching posts to keep felines happy (and your furniture safe). Our editors and ...

A new study on animal behavior theorizes cats scratch more due to pheromones left behind from previous cat scratching. A study by animal behavior expert John McGlone theorizes cats scratch more due to ...