Why do cats scratch sofas?

Cats may scratch sofas because they are bored and want to play. Secondly, it may be because their owners haven't provided them with anything to scratch, so cats will go to scratch the sofa at home. Additionally, since cats have scent glands on their claws, they may scratch sofas to leave their scent and declare their territory. To solve this problem, owners can try to provide cats with scratching boards or cat trees, regularly trim their nails, and cover sofas with sofa covers.

Boredom

If cats are left alone at home frequently, they will choose to scratch the sofa when they feel bored. It is recommended that owners provide cats with scratching boards or cat trees to play with and spend more time playing with their cats to divert their attention from the sofa.

Claw sharpening

Cats are born hunters, so their claws are very sharp. If they don't use their claws regularly, they will often sharpen them on scratching boards or other places. If owners don't provide cats with scratching boards, cats may consider bedsheets and sofas as scratching boards. Therefore, owners should also regularly trim their cats' nails, but be careful not to cut too close to the bloodline.

Asserting sovereignty

Cats have a strong sense of territory, so when they consider the sofa as their territory, they will leave their scent on it by scratching. If you're worried about cats damaging the sofa, you can consider covering it with a sofa cover.