They actually need to scratch — it's instinctive, and it helps them remove
old nail sheaths.
Cats need a scratching post to help them tone their muscles, to remove
old nail sheaths from their claws and to help relieve stress.
It helps cats shed
old nail sheaths, strengthen their back muscles, and relieve stress.
Not exact matches
Scratching helps cats remove the
old, split, dry outer
sheath of the
nail as the new
nail grows underneath.
Since these cat towers are also designed as cat scratching structures, these can help cats remove
nail sheaths that have grown relatively
old from their claws to help stimulate the growth of new layers.
Scratching makes cats feel good and keeps their
nails trimmed and free of
old sheaths (layers).
In addition to honing their
nails, scratching also helps cats to shed
old claw
sheaths.