Your cat is an adorable little fur ball, but the scratches she leaves behind on your furniture are less than cute. Why does she scratch on things?

Scratching is your pet’s way of maintaining her claws. This act can help strengthen them by removing portions that aren’t in use any longer. It can also file them down to a length that your pet can more comfortably manage in addition to helping your little fur ball leave behind some visual reminders of where she considers her territory to be. It’s very important that your pet is offered an area to scratch, like a scratching post, so she doesn’t look toward your furniture and carpeting to meet her needs. There are a variety of these out there, so take the time to find one you think your pet will find appealing. For more information, please contact your local Wake Forest, NC veterinarian.