Your cat is a big part of your life, and you want to understand her as best she can. This makes you wonder – why does she scratch on things?

Your cat may live in the safety of your home and love that you look after her, but she still makes an effort to meet her own needs whenever she can. This is where her scratching can come into play. Your pet scratches on things in order to help keep her claws healthy and in great shape. This helps her keep her claws filed down to a manageable length and it also helps remove portions that are no longer in use in a safe manner. Scratching can also be a way to mark your pet’s territory and get a good stretch in. For additional information, please contact your local Westlake Hills, TX vet clinic.