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The Leather Chair Has Seen Better Days. The White Cat Has No Regrets.

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Behind the white cat looms an old leather armchair that has seen better days. Its arm and back are crisscrossed with long pale scratches, and a few patches of leather have curled up at the edges. The cat sits right in front of it with her head tilted and a faint, knowing smile, her yellow-green eyes steady. A coffee mug, a basket, and a pile of cardboard boxes in the background suggest a lived-in, much-loved living room.

Scratching is not misbehavior, it is a natural need. Cats scratch to stretch their muscles, to keep their claws in good shape, and to leave visual and scent marks, since their paws contain scent glands. A sturdy leather chair is simply a very satisfying target. The easiest fix is to give her better options: a tall, stable scratching post covered in sisal, placed right next to the favorite spot, will often win her over. Rub a little catnip on it, praise her when she uses it, and consider a cardboard scratcher on the floor as well. Trimming her nails regularly helps too, and soft nail caps are an option. Never punish scratching, since it only makes cats nervous, and ask your vet if you need help with nail care.

The chair is certainly well loved, and so is the cat. The two seem to have reached an understanding, even if only one of them signed it.

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