Many people think that cats are quieter than dogs. In fact, cats can be a little noisy when they are lively, especially the furniture in the home. Once the cat is angry or naughty at you, they will My favorite thing to do is to take out my claws and start grinding! 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 a cat's claws is to sharpen their nails. As an important tool for hunting and self-defense, cats, especially wild cats, attach great importance to sharpening their claws. Grinding claws can grind 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, so domestic cats who do not need to hunt also maintain the habit of grinding their claws.

Another purpose of cat claws is to mark territory. Cats have scent glands around their claws, which can be used to mark the site by grinding their claws. Many owners have noticed that cats like to stand up and stretch their forelimbs straight, and sharpen their claws in high places. This is a cat playing tricks and showing other cats who smell the smell that they are tall and strong, so as to deter others. cats, protect their territory.

The cat can also relieve its tension by grinding its claws. When the cat arches up and keeps grinding its claws, it is making a noise of its own emotions.

Therefore, cat owners should always pay attention to their cat-loving emotions, and strive to win the favor of cats, so that they can show mercy!