It’s a situation many a cat owner is familiar with: You buy your feline an elaborate, expensive scratching post only for them to completely ignore it and sink their claws into your couch instead.

Our dear departed cat, Tubby, was “special,” bless his heart. We adopted him when he was a senior. I specifically asked to adopt the cat who had been in the shelter the longest and was least likely to ...

Scratching is a natural behavior for our feline friends, and furniture is a tempting target for their fabric-shredding claws. Save your furniture with these tricks. Photo by jeknee. Domesticated cats ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more If you're wondering how to stop cats from scratching furniture, it helps to first understand why they do ...

For many cat owners, the main concern they have for their home (besides an unpleasant litter odor) is that their little lions will tear up everything in sight, scratching away at couches, arm chairs, ...

The Humane Society and the American Veterinary Medical Association advise pet owners to consider declawing only as a last resort. Other approaches to training cats to scratch harmlessly include: If ...

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 desperately seeking solutions for your cat’s scratching behavior. Here’s the ...