For many cat owners, the main concern they have for their home (besides an unpleasant litter odor) is that their little lions will tear up everything in sight, scratching away at couches, arm chairs, ...

Clawing is an instinctual cat behavior, but it’s frustrating if your cat decides to sink their claws into your furniture, rug or other inappropriate object. The best cat scratching posts provide a ...

Taking into account all the advice from our experts below, we looked at the height and length of cat scratching posts, the materials used and how sturdy the product is when choosing the best options.

If you’ve ever watched your beloved feline friend tear into your favorite couch or delicately shred the corner of your rug, you know the primal urge to scratch is strong in cats. That’s where a good ...

Scratching is a perfectly natural part of cat behavior. Aside from helping condition their claws, scratching also helps cats stretch their muscles, mark their territory and even express emotions.

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: We read your column about the importance of not declawing cats — or ...

It’s a situation many a cat owner is familiar with: You buy your feline an elaborate, expensive scratching post only for them to completely ignore it and sink their claws into your couch instead.

Which cat scratching post is best? Getting a scratching post is a great way to satisfy your cat’s need to scratch while protecting your rugs and couches. However, cats are finicky creatures so finding ...