That’s because most people don’t train their cats. They let them get away with stuff as a kitten because it’s cute, so when they’re adults and the behavior is an actual issue, it’s much harder to train out.
But I wasn’t even talking about them scratching on the furniture. Pet nails often touch the surface they’re standing on, so they will cause damage by just existing if allowed on the furniture.
That’s because most people don’t train their cats. They let them get away with stuff as a kitten because it’s cute, so when they’re adults and the behavior is an actual issue, it’s much harder to train out.
But I wasn’t even talking about them scratching on the furniture. Pet nails often touch the surface they’re standing on, so they will cause damage by just existing if allowed on the furniture.