Cats Scratch Objects When Stressed
02/01/15 - by TheCatCoach
02.01.15 Cats will do a number of behaviors when they feel stressed or conflicted. In addition to self-soothing, many of these behaviors help change or eliminate the causes of the stress. Scratching objects is one of these. Cats scratch for a variety of reasons, including when they are anxious and conflicted. While helping them cope with their feelings, they are marking their territories when scratching.
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Cats will scratch objects when they are stressed. by Marilyn Krieger, CCBC.
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