Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your animal companion from a shelter, where there are so many wonderful furry friends who need a forever home.

In this video, veterinarian Dr. Julia Hughes shares her insights regarding why cats scratch furniture, and how to keep them from doing so. Given the fact that many of our feline pets nowadays have limited or no access to the outdoors for a variety of reasons, it is valuable to understand and manage this behaviour.

View the original video here.

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