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Why do cats scratch furniture?

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Cats scratch furniture for a few reasons. It helps them keep their claws healthy by removing the dead outer sheath, it marks their territory with scent glands in their paws, and it provides a form of exercise and stretching for their muscles. To deter cats from scratching furniture, providing appropriate scratching posts or pads, regular nail trims, and using deterrent sprays can be helpful.

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