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 ...

“Can a kitten be declawed at birth?” Someone recently asked this question at Happy Cats Haven. It’s a fact: cats come with claws. Scratching with their claws is a basic cat instinct, like eating or ...

When someone brings home a new cat, there are lots of decisions to be made. What kind of litter will I use? Should my litter box have a top or not? How may laser and stick-dangling toys will my kitty ...

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Question: My cat is ripping my sofa to shreds. I spray him with water and clap my hands to distract him, but he won't stop. His uses his scratching post but still claws the couch. What can I do?

Most people know that owning a cat means scratching isn't just a hobby; it's a full-time job. From your favorite couch to the decorative armchair or even that adorable rug you swore they wouldn't ...

Cats scratch things. As any cat owner knows, all the world is definitely theirs for the scratching. Whether anchoring their claws into a rug for a good stretch or marking their territory by shredding ...