It may seem like one minute your cat loves you and allows you to gently pet her, and then the next, the cat turns around and scratches you. Why the hell would your cat do such a thing? Well, it turns out that nature. Scratching is a natural instinct of a cat.

Even when a cat is declawed, the scratching behavior continues. Also, when a cat is declawed, it tends to bite, which can be even more dangerous. A better alternative to declawing is training. If you know why cats scratch, you can often stop them.

One of the reasons cats scratch is to leave their scent behind. They have scent glands on their paw pads, when they scratch, they leave a bit of their scent behind, marking the object as the other. Scratching can also help relieve stress. It allows them to exercise and stretch all their muscles. Declawed cats have trouble stretching as well as other cats.

There is a method that works just as well trying to prevent a cat from scratching you or the girl. This involves giving the cat something else to scratch that he can’t resist, so he won’t be tempted to scratch you.

Start by buying a good scratching post. The best ones are made with sisal, wood or carpet. Don’t buy one made of cardboard, it won’t last. Make sure to place the post in an area where the cat will spend a lot of time. You may want to hide it, but this won’t work as well.

When shopping for cat posts, make sure you have enough. You should follow the same rule that applies to litter boxes: one for each cat, plus one extra. Make the posts as engaging as possible. You may want to rub some catnip on them so the cats will want to use them more. Also try giving your cat treats on or near the posts.

In the meantime, you’ll want to make the cords the cat is currently scratching less desirable. There are a few ways to do this. One is to put double-sided tape. Cats don’t like the way it feels on their paws. Another option is to cover the furniture with plastic. Don’t punish them for scratching anything. Cats don’t understand punishment.