Why do cats need to scratch things, anyway? Turns out that cats aren't trying to be annoying when they scratch your stuff; there are actually some great reasons for cat scratching. "Why Your Cat Needs a Good Cat Scratching Post" explains these reasons as well as some ways you can deal with cat scratching.
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