First, clawing stretches and tones the muscles of the feet, legs, shoulder and back. When a cat scratches, it is meeting two very important physical needs. Like their wild ancestors, domestic cats use their claws for a variety of reasons. Scratching is a normal behavior for cats. Let’s face it, cats do scratch! In this article, we examine the topic of scratching, and the issue of declawing surgery.
Clipping Cat Nails and Training Cats to Use a Scratcher Helping Your Cats Claw Their Way to SuccessĪ major concern for both those who already own a cat as well as those who are considering adopting one is the issue of clawing.
