As long as you pay more attention to the behavior of your own cats, you will find that they often stretch out their nails to grind them. Furniture such as sofas at home are the most common targets for being scratched. Why do cats usually like to grind their claws? What are the reasons why cats like to grind their claws?

Cats like to grind their claws to keep their nails sharp. Because for cats, their claws are important tools for hunting and self-defense. Claw grinding can help cats wear off old nails to keep their nails sharp, making it easier for cats to kill prey and defeat enemies. Therefore, cats’ instinct will drive them to pay attention to sharpening. claw.

There are also health reasons. If the cat does not grind off the old nails, the old nails will gradually become embedded in the cat's flesh. Therefore, even domestic cats that do not need to hunt still maintain the habit of sharpening their claws.

In addition, when cats grind their claws, they are also marking their territory, because cats have scent glands around their claws, and they can leave scent by grinding their claws, thereby marking and protecting their territory.