The use of a collar, dip, spot-on, spray, or bath may be recommended. Area sprayings may be required Check pets for ticks before bringing them inside. If your animal shows any unusual medical or behavioral problems, call our office immediately. If so, you're not alone. Scratching is an innate feline behavior, and it is something that all cat owners must learn to deal with.
Cats scratch for several reasons.
First, scratching keeps their claws in shape. You schedule a weekly manicure, your cat schedules a scratching session with the sofa. Not only does scratching sharpen the claws and remove the old outer husk of the nail, it also feels good. Scratching also serves as a territorial marker. Cats may scratch in preferred sleeping spots or any other place where they spend a lot of time.