My cat is slowly killing my indoor banana tree by scratching the hell out of it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Do cat repellent sprays really work? Thinking of purchasing some expensive leather dining room chairs and I'm concerned about possible damage from scratching. I purchased a sisal scratching post a few months ago and my cat uses it constantly but I'm still nervous. He destroyed a cheap leather computer chair I purchased many years ago. The problem seems to be under control but I'm still worried. Any recommendations?
posted by reidfleming on Jul 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Consistently, every single time I come home, my cat will come over to a particular corner of my desk -- I need not be sitting at it or indeed be anywhere near it -- and meow while faux-scratching it. He occasionally will stretch his back after the scratch, but not always. It's extremely cute, and he's such an affectionate cat that I'm even kind of touched by it. But I suppose I find myself curious as to what the gesture breaks down to. I'm assuming it's a greeting, since he repeats it without fail every time I come home after being out for more than a few minutes, but I suppose I'm curious as to what the action signifies. I doubt it's totally random, but I can't quite figure out what "animal world" thing he would be doing by that particular pattern.
posted by WCityMike on Jul 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Cats & behavior: How can i keep five cats off a new car? [more inside]
posted by itheearl on Jun 19, 2007 - 25 answers

CatScratchFilter: My friend just got mauled by our cat when he became frightened. Help me treat her wounds. [more inside]
posted by atayah on Dec 18, 2006 - 18 answers

What is it with cats and the little spot at the base of their tail? [more inside]
posted by atom128 on Aug 6, 2006 - 19 answers

What are the dangers of a cat scratch to the lateral commissure of the eyelid? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on May 30, 2006 - 12 answers