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Scientists pinpoint strategies to stop cats from scratching your furniture

Source: PA Archive

Providing cats with safe hiding places and plenty of opportunities to play can help to reduce their stress, and save frustrated owners’ furniture from being scratched, new research suggests.

say they have pinpointed strategies that could save cushions, carpets, and sofas from pet cats.

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