Why does my cat scratch the furniture

Why Do They Do That?
Why does my cat scratch the family sofa rather than the scratching post we bought especially for her? Scratching serves at least two purposes for a cat. First, it functions as a self-manicure, eliminating the frayed pieces of nail, resulting in smooth, sharp claws. Secondly, scratching satisfies a cat’s instinctual drive to mark its territory, which she does by visibly scarring the cloth. Additionally, cats have scent glands on their feet, and scratching releases secretions that let other cats know that this is her spot. They tend to mark the places that they enjoy the most, which are frequently the places you commonly occupy when you are at home. That’s one of the reasons why scratching posts don’t always work – your cat has no emotional attachment to it yet. Try playing with your cat, encouraging her to scratch the post. You can also try rubbing catnip on the post. If you want to discourage your cat from scratching your couch, apply double-sided tape to the commonly scratched areas. You can remove the tape after your cat learns not to scratch there.
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