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　　 scratch walls, furniture, and trees for two reasons: one is to remove the dead outer layer of their nails through scratching, revealing newly grown sharp nails; the other is to leave their scent by scratching to mark their territory and send territorial messages to other .

　　Sweat glands on cat paws secrete a scent, which remains on furniture or walls when they scratch. These familiar scents make cats feel safe at home and tell other cats: “This is my territory!” Cats feeling unsafe at home may scratch more. Causes of insecurity can include the arrival of a new cat, changes in the environment (moving, rearranging furniture, buying new furniture), or habitual factors. The author believes cats may enjoy the sensation of scratching wallpaper. For a cat, clawing into wallpaper and watching small pieces fall off as toys can be very satisfying—the thicker the wallpaper, the greater their "achievement"! If a cat often scratches near doors, it may indicate they see potential "intruders" entering there.

　　There are several methods to try to stop cats from scratching walls. Reassure cats that no other cats will enter the home to enhance their sense of security. You can place a doormat at the door; after coming back from a friend’s house with cats, wipe your feet at the door, quickly take off your clothes, put away your bag, and change into clothes with scents familiar to the cat at home; use a soft towel to wipe the cat’s cheeks to collect their scent, then use this towel to wipe the scratched areas. However, some habits are hard to eliminate, so it is recommended to repaint the walls slightly, and once the cat loses interest in the walls, replace the wallpaper.