CATDOLL : Why do cats sharpen their claws?

What are the reasons why cats grind their claws?

1. Defend our homeland

1. Cats regard their home as their territory, and scratching is one of the ways they mark their territory. If cats frequently scratch near the door, it may be because they are alert to potential "intruders" who may enter the home through here.

2. Cats sharpen their claws to strengthen their scent because they have scent glands on their front paws. Scratching allows their scent to remain on their paws, increasing territorial identification.

2. Physiological needs

Cats sharpen their claws to promote the shedding of old nails and the growth of new ones, which is their natural way of keeping their claws healthy.

3. Field Identification

Cats have sweat glands between their nails that emit a unique scent. As animals with a strong sense of territory, they leave this scent on their territory by sharpening their claws to mark and maintain their territory.