Scratching Surfaces
Cats live a relatively slow-paced life. Apart from stretching, and cleaning, and eating, they don’t do much else. Oh, except for scratching! Cats often scratch rough surfaces like doors, rugs, and trees to get rid of the dead outer layer of their claws and to keep them sharp and shining. This act also marks their territory. But if they’re scratching up your furniture, it’s a habit you’d better fix sooner or later by offering a better scratching pole!