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A Persian Sits Beside the Wrecked Couch Cushion in Perfect Calm

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The couch cushion has seen better days. One whole corner has been chewed and shredded into ragged strips, and tufts of white stuffing peek out of the hole. Sitting right beside it, a cream Persian looks directly ahead with big round eyes and a calm, slightly guilty expression, her long fur fluffed around her face like a lion's mane.

Persians are known for their flat faces, thick coats and gentle, laid-back personalities, so it can be surprising to see one involved in fabric destruction. Still, any cat may chew or scratch when bored or stressed, or when the texture of a favorite spot feels irresistible. Cats also scratch to stretch their muscles and leave scent marks from glands in their paws.

Offering sturdy scratching posts in different shapes, plus plenty of play, can redirect that energy. Place a post right next to the furniture she likes best, since cats like to scratch where they spend time. Chewing on fabric and swallowing stuffing is not safe, because it can block the digestive tract, so if a cat is eating cloth or filling, it is worth talking to your vet.

Persians also need daily brushing to keep their long coats free of tangles, which gives owners a nice daily chance to bond, and to check on what else might have been chewed. This one will not be explaining the cushion, though. She is far too dignified for that.

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