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A Sphynx Looks Up at You Beside a Leather Chair Covered in Scratches

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The leather armchair beside her is covered in long, pale scratch marks, and the gray Sphynx looks up with wide yellow-green eyes as though she has just been asked a question. Her enormous ears point outward, her wrinkled neck is stretched upward, and her whiskers stand out against her gray skin. A mug sits on a nearby armrest, a pair of glasses rests beside it, and a messy table behind her holds books, papers, and cables. A knit blanket drapes over the chair, and the light from the window is soft and warm.

Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. It helps them stretch, mark territory, and keep their claws healthy, and leather furniture can look especially inviting. Redirecting this behavior is easier than stopping it, so offer a tall, sturdy scratching post near the chair and reward your cat when she uses it. Some owners also use double-sided tape or furniture covers to protect favorite pieces. Sphynx cats have no fur, so their skin can be sensitive, and they appreciate soft, warm places to rest. Trimming claws regularly, as your vet advises, also helps limit damage to furniture.

She looks as though she is waiting for a reaction, and she may be a little worried about it. The chair has lost its smooth surface, but it has gained character. A tall, elegant cat with big ears and a worried look is hard to scold, and this one knows exactly how to use that.

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