While it may seem that your cat just likes to destroy things, excessive scratching of furniture may be a sign that something is bothering your feline pet. Recent research offers new strategies to manage and redirect this behavior without resorting to extreme measures that may make matters worse. Understanding scratchingScratching is an innate behavior in cats, which they feel compelled to do from time to time — especially since it’s generally good for them. Scratching keeps their claws sharp and healthy by removing the outer sheath of their claws. Additionally, scratching serves as a way for c…