Every cat parent has been there: You're about to get cozy on your couch only to realize there are scratches on it that weren't there before — yikes! You know who the culprit is, of course, and they're ...

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 ...

correctionA previous version of this story misspelled the first name of Sarah Everett, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine; she also prefers to ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more In order to figure out how to stop cats from scratching furniture, it's important to first understand why ...

Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent a cat from clawing a new couch? The cat has all the bells and whistles to distract him from wanting to use this couch. Is there something that I can spray ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Scratching is one of the most basic instincts for our feline companions, but it can be difficult for owners to understand when cats begin scratching up their living rooms. "It is ...

The scene is all too familiar for pet owners: You bring home your new furry little friend, allow them to roam free in their new surroundings, and before you have a chance to take them out back, set up ...

Cats are lovable pets, their antics entertaining and deeply memeable–but they can also be real jerks when they want to be. Scratching the furniture is one thing our feline friends often have a ...

Is your cat scratching furniture all the time and driving you up the wall? As off-putting as that behavior might be for some owners, cats are just playing to their natural instincts and scratching is ...