Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...

Every cat parent has been there: You're about to get cozy on your couch only to realize there are scratches on it that weren't there before — yikes! You know who the culprit is, of course, and they're ...

Has your trendy mid-century sofa turned into a piece of modern art courtesy of your cat’s busy claws? If so, you may be ...

A new study examines why some cats love to scratch furniture even when they're discouraged from doing so and offers hints on how we can get them to stop. An international team of researchers wanted to ...

I’ve owned cats my entire adult life, and my furniture bears the proof: Every cat I’ve ever owned has left shredded couch corners, pulled loops on my headboard and ruined door mats in their wake. No ...

It's no secret that cats are just plain weird. Then again, that's one reason why we love them so much. As a proud mom of four sassy furballs, I've witnessed a lot of kitty quirks — from prolonged ...

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 ...

Is your cat scratching furniture all the time and driving you up the wall? As off-putting as that behavior might be for some owners, cats are just playing to their natural instincts and scratching is ...