Cats in the wild will grind their claws on trees, one is to leave their own scent and play an important role in occupying territory. At the same time, sharpening claws can also grind off long and aging nails. Another important point is that cats sharpen their claws, which is more helpful for prey.

Cats have sharper and more destructive claws than dogs, and domestic cats retain their feral cat-like claws. The potential value of using cat scratching boards in the home is to minimize cat scratching of furniture, i.e. leather sofas, chairs, etc.

From the cat's point of view, it also enjoys the process of sharpening its claws. If the claws are not used for a long time, the muscles and tissues that control the expansion and contraction of the claws will degenerate. The consequences of degeneration are not only the atrophy and loss of function of some tissues, but also affect the health of the whole body.

Grinding the claws is also helpful for the cat to wear off the excessively long nails, preventing the cat from becoming curled due to the excessively long nails, inserting into the meat pads and causing injuries.

In view of these benefits of scratching boards, for some cats who do not like to use scratching boards, owners need to find ways to train them.