Feline Friday: Screen Scratching Maniac

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Feline Friday: Screen Scratching Maniac

Cats claw. They're just wired that way. And they'll find all kinds of unique targets if they don't feel satisfied with the usual fare.

Today's blog has two Ask Amy videos, both with advice and information about your kitty claw-maniacs. How have you managed your cat "nailing" your valuables? I'm fortunate that Seren-kitty hasn't done too much damage, although in her younger days she used my pant legs as moveable scratch objects. Of course, she's now a senior citizen kitty.

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