previously told Business Insider that cats scratch to communicate, stretch and condition their claws, and claim possessions.

Even the biggest cat lover has to admit feeling a little helpless when their pet just won't stop scratching the furniture ... a research paper on why cats scratch. It's not because they're ...

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