Here's how to stop cats from scratching furniture and the best products to use. Our top picks are couch protectors, guards, scratch tape, and posts.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Scratching is one of the most basic instincts for our feline companions, but it can be difficult for owners to understand when cats begin scratching up their living rooms. "It is ...

Scientists got an unprecedented look into house cats' daily lives by studying over 1,200 cats. They discovered that cats tend to scratch more often and more intensely when they're stressed.

California now bans cat declawing except for medical reasons, joining a growing list of states protecting feline welfare.