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Why Do Cats Scratch?

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Your cat needs to scratch for a lot of reasons. Scratchingcleans her nails, marks her territory, and keeps her well-being. Here are thereasons why your cat scratches:  

●Scraping keeps her nails healthy. 

●It helps your cat manage her emotions. 

●It marks her ownership of the place byleaving the scent from her paw's glands. 

●Scratching leaves actual marks to signifyyour cat's ownership of an area or spot in the house.  

Since you cannot stop your cat from scratching things, youmay opt to provide her with a pole for gashing. Although one scratching toy cando, it's better to have as many as your cat can have. This way, you no longer need to worry that your cat may ruin your stuff in the house while making sure that your cat can still practice her natural urge to use scratch.   

If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’shealth and/pr behavior, don’t hesitateto contactyour  vet Temecula CA