Cats have two purposes to scratch walls, furniture and trees. One is to remove the dead shells outside the nails through grinding and grinding, so that the newly grown nails can be exposed. On the other hand, they can also leave their own odor by grinding and grinding, indicating that this is their territory, and at the same time sending territory information to other cats.
The sweat glands on cat's claws secrete a odor that remains when it grinds on furniture or walls. These familiar scents can make the cat feel safe at home, and can also tell other cats in the house: "This is my territory!" Cats who feel unsafe at home may have more grinding movements. The reason for insecurity may be that a new cat comes to the home, or the environment at home has changed (moving, moving furniture locations, buying new furniture, etc.). At the same time, there may be habit factors. The author believes that it may be that cats like to catch wallpapers.
For a cat, it is probably a very fulfilling thing to cut his paws into the wallpaper and watch the small pieces of wallpaper fall off and become their toys. The thicker the wallpaper, the more significant their "achievements" are! If cats often grind their claws near the door, this may mean they think a potential "invader" will come in from here.
Why do cats like to use their paws to destroy them? How to stop
There are several ways to try to prevent cats from grinding their claws on the wall. Prove that cats will not have other cats coming in at home, which will enhance their sense of security. You can put a foot pad at the door. If you have just come back from a friend with a cat, wipe your feet at the door. After entering the house, take off your clothes, pack your bag, and change into clothes that you wear at home that have the familiar smell of the cat; use a soft towel to wipe the cat's cheeks to let the towel get the smell of the cat, and then use this towel to wipe the area where the cat has scratched. However, some habits are difficult to eradicate, so it is recommended to try painting the walls slightly, and then change to wallpaper after the cat loses interest in the walls.