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Why do cats scratch things?

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  1. To sharpen their teeth
  2. Only to annoy owners
  3. It keeps claws healthy and marks territory

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References

  1. International Cat Care, Scratching on furniture and carpets icatcare.org/articles/scratching-on-furniture-and-carpets Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Cornell Feline Health Center, Destructive Behavior www.vet.cornell.edu/node/3983 Checked 2026-10-10.

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