Whether they are kept indoors or outdoors, cats scratch for numerous reasons:
• They need to stretch and exercise; this is essential and it helps them strengthen their muscles, joints and legs.
• They remove the outer layer of their nail- felines friend textured surfaces appealing and they need to remove the dead surface of their nails so that their new nails can grow.
• They mark their territory- cats need to have a territory of their own and claw marks are an indication of this.
• To release their energy and anxiety- what do you expect your cat to do all day in the house? Cats are excited, stressed, anxious and so on. Scratching offers them the release they need