I don't need to use my key to open the door, and I'm very careful with opening it, but there are tiny surface
scratches near the door.
Not exact matches
As a result of being in distress from being left alone, affected dogs typically develop barrier frustration which causes
scratching, digging and chewing mainly aimed at
doors, windows and other barriers that keep the dog from being
near its owner.
You might also be capable to recognise why they're
scratching if they are doing so
near a window or
door — cats» paws have scent glands which depart a territorial mark, so in case your cat is focusing on
scratching one area, they might be involved about different cats invading their area.
Place a
scratching post or pad
near where your cat is currently
scratching that is unwanted (e.g. in front of a couch leg, or
door to the outside).