Once your cat shows interest in the new scratching post, be sure to encourage the behavior. “Reward your cat with praise or treats any time she shows interest in her scratch post or, even better ...

Related: How to Stop a Cat From Scratching — Cat Behaviorist Jackson Galaxy’s Best Advice Placing your post near the couch can encourage her to use that instead.

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When I had all 10 scratching posts lined up in the same room, my cat, Piper, consistently made a beeline for the Frisco Heavy-Duty Sisal Scratching Post, and throughout testing, she used it daily ...

The birth of the crying cat The crying cat meme, also known as Sad Cat or Schmuserkadser, started with a photoshopped image of the Serious Cat meme. An anonymous user on Meme Generator posted this ...

5. Whisker City Wavy Line Corrugate Wave Cat Scratcher, $12, original price: $15 PetSmart Having a few of these in your home is a very smart move. Sold at PetSmart, the wavy scratcher is an easy ...

Has your living room become a cat-astrophe? Researchers are clawing away at a better understanding of why cats love scratching up furniture — and also some ways to keep their paws off your ...

This cactus cat scratching post will blend in purrrfectly (sorry) with your houseplants while giving your cat a place to play, scratch, and relax. The built-in teaser ball is a nice little ...

A new study by Jacqueline Braggs and Daniel Mills, published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science (2025), invites us to re-examine some long-held assumptions about cat scratching in the home. Their ...