Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...

This Halloween-themed cardboard cat house has two scratching pads and is a hit with indoor kitties.

Cat scratches can transmit bacteria causing infections like cat scratch disease and Pasteurella Multocida Symptoms of cat scratch disease include swelling, lymph node enlargement, fever, and fatigue ...

Every time I passed the corner of the living room, my eyes would be drawn to the thin scratches on the wallpaper.I have even ...

Heads up, cat lovers: Your furry friends may carry a bacteria that can make humans pretty sick. That’s the message from a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the ...

Scratching is an instinctive behavior for cats. They scratch during play and when they’re stressed, and they scratch to mark territory and to remove worn claws. But if your cat’s scratching is clawing ...

If you have a cat, you’ve probably endured your fair share of unwanted furniture scratching. Maybe you’ve purchased scratching posts, rearranged your furniture, or played with your cats before bed, to ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? A: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks, ...