If you’ve ever had a cat living in your house you know that scratching is a major issue. From sofas to coffee tables to carpet, cats will scratch at anything they can get their, well, claws on!

Cats scratch for various reasons. First and foremost, you should realize that scratching objects is natural for all cats. The reasons they scratch are practical and serve a purpose, by scratching a rough surface a cat loses the outer sheath of the nail, which is necessary for keeping the claws sharp and healthy. Scratching also serves as a means to mark territory. Cats have special glands on their paws that secret individual scent marks. We cannot smell those, but for other cats they serve as a clear signpost. Scent marks are accentuated by the visual scratch marks, making a scratching post the feline equivalent of a personal signature.

Another important function that scratching serves is to let the cat release pent-up energy and/or emotional stress. Many cats will scratch when they are excited, ready to play, or if they may need some attention. Sometimes cats just simply enjoy a good stretch when they scratch a surface. That is why many cats like to have a good scratch as part of their wake-up stretching routine.

The benefits of a scratching post can be clearly seen. If a cat has a designated place that is readily accessible to them they are more likely to use it rather than the furniture they get shooed away from. Keep your cat happy and they will keep you happy, it’s that simple. An easy way to keep your cat and your family happy is by providing a stable scratching post.

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