One of the most frustrating parts of owning a cat can be their tendency to scratch things on your home. When you’re getting ready for company, the last thing you want is to find that your armchair has ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In this week's CBS Pet Project, Carol Erickson, an animal advocate with the PSPCA, talked about how to recognize the signs of your cat's biting and scratching habits. Erickson ...

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 ...

Even the biggest cat lover has to admit feeling a little helpless when their pet just won't stop scratching the furniture. Fortunately, there may be a science-backed way to prevent our feline friends ...

DEAR JOAN: We took in a 6-week-old feral kitten that is now 4 months old. She has adjusted well to being a house cat but has one problem we can’t stop. She will try to bite and scratch when she is ...

Sometimes, a scratch is just a scratch. That’s the balm of fresh news coming out of a wave of new studies reversing old-fashioned cat wisdom on its ear. For years, cat owners have steeled themselves ...

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 personal ...

Cat play biting can come as a shock. One minute playtime with your furry friend is all fun and games, then they suddenly give you a painful nip. Perhaps you have a multi-cat household and are ...

The best cat trees have perches, scratchers, condos, and hammocks. Our top-rated picks include big trees for multiple and ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: We read your column about the importance of not declawing cats — or ...

Clawing is an instinctual cat behavior, but it’s frustrating if your cat decides to sink their claws into your furniture, rug or other inappropriate object. The best cat scratching posts provide a ...