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 ...

Cat scratching. It’s as natural to felines as purring or chasing a toy. It’s not misbehavior. It’s an instinct that’s essential for their physical and emotional well-being. But when your sofa arms ...

I’ve owned cats my entire adult life, and my furniture bears the proof: Every cat I’ve ever owned has left shredded couch corners, pulled loops on my headboard and ruined door mats in their wake. No ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many cat owners, torn furniture seems to come with the territory ...

Scratching is a natural and instinctive response to the sensation of itching. It plays a key role in many skin conditions and ...

What’s common between a scratchy sweater, a mosquito bite, and poison ivy? A brush with any of them guarantees an itchy spot on the skin. Scratching that itch is extremely tempting because of how ...

When I was a kid, my mom would say, “Don’t scratch that itch, it will only make it worse.” And multiple elementary school teachers told me, “Holding an injury doesn’t help. Leave it alone.” But it ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...