Many people think that cats are quieter than dogs. In fact, cats can be a little noisy when they are lively, especially the furniture at home. Once your cat gets angry or naughty with you, their favorite thing to do is to take out their claws. , start grinding by hand! The legs and door panels of the table at home are often left with paw prints by cats, especially the sofa, which is often scratched. So do you know why cats like to sharpen their claws?

One of the purposes of cats sharpening their claws is to keep their nails sharp. Cats, especially wild cats, pay special attention to sharpening their claws as important tools for hunting and self-defense. Claw grinding can wear away old nails to keep them sharp, making it easier for cats to kill prey and defeat enemies. And if the cat does not grind off the old nails, the old nails will gradually become embedded in the cat's flesh. Therefore, domestic cats that do not need to hunt also maintain the habit of sharpening their claws.

Another purpose for cats to sharpen their claws is to mark their territory. Cats have scent glands around their paws that can leave scent markings by sharpening their paws. Many owners have noticed that cats like to stand up, stretch their body and forelimbs straight, and sharpen their claws at high places. This is the cat being clever, showing other cats that smell the scent that they are tall and strong, thus intimidating others. Cats protect their territory.

Cats grinding their claws can also relieve their own tension. When a cat arches its body and keeps grinding its claws, it is turbulent in its own emotions.

Therefore, cat lovers should always pay attention to the emotions of their cats, and strive to win the favor of their cats, so that they can be "merciful"!