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ASK DR. SCHELLING
Dear Dr. Schelling,
My poor couch is in horrible shape. My cat, Rufus, scratches it all the time, and it's tattered and sad-looking now. I want to get a new couch, but I figure he'll just scratch that one up too. Is there any way I can keep Rufus from scratching my couch?
–Scratched Sofa Sadness|
Dear Scratched, I get asked this question commonly, so I decided to write an article specifically geared toward getting your cat to stop scratching your sofa. Don't despair, it can be done! Get your cat on the scratching boot camp program described here: "Train Your Cat to Stop Scratching Your Couch in 7 Days." … … … …Dr. Schelling is on Facebook, Instagram and Google+! Get up-to-date information on cat health, care, behavior and much more! 
 
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DEAR FANCY,
My mom brought home a new cat, Sadie, from the shelter, but she's missing her front claws. Mom said she came that way, but I don't understand why. Can you explain it to me?
–Sad About Sadie's Claws
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Dear Sad,
Sadie must have been declawed. It means that she had a surgery to remove her claws so she couldn't scratch things. Sometimes humans don't understand how much scratching means to us, and they have us declawed so we don't damage their belongings or scratch them. Luckily, there are many people who don't think that declawing cats is right, and they're trying to let everyone else know why it's a bad idea.
If you and your human can help get the word out by sharing this important article, "Declawing Cats: Just Don't Do It," maybe we can stop declawing forever.
–Fancy… … … … … … … …
Have a question for Fancy? Email her at: askfancy@mewsletter.com
How important is it to have a morning routine? Is it OK to hit the snooze button? Should you exercise before you eat or eat before you exercise? Why is breakfast so important? Learn all that and more, plus find a sample morning schedule here: "Morning Glory: Healthy Beginnings for a Healthy Day."
DA BIRD WAND CAT TOY: Da Bird has such realistic feathers that I can hardly stand it! When I see them, I can't stop myself from crouching, giving my rear end a shake, then pouncing as hard as I can. I usually catch Da Bird, too, because I'm an awesome hunter.
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GO CAT GO ZIG-N-ZAG BALL: This toy acts like a mouse! I can't believe the way it zigs and zags all around, just like my prey. Since mice don't show up in my house very often, I can sometimes get bored. With this zig-n-zag ball around, there is NO way I could ever be bored again. It's all the fun of a mouse-hunt without the unsavory clean-up.
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RATHERBEE CANDY STIX ORGANIC CATNIP TOY: For a just-because gift, my humans gave me a Candy Stick catnip toy. Purrr! This colorful, patterned toy is perfect for batting across the floor, tossing in the air, pouncing on, and playfully gnawing and clawing at. To sweeten the deal, the catnip inside is rated Top Quality by the Department of Cat Happiness and Entitlement.
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Just For Fun: This Month's Feline Horoscope 
If your cat is the serious, ambitious, nose-to-the-grindstone sort of character, she might be a Capricorn. In fact, these studious, hard-working types are often the best mousers in the business, with their patience and super-charged work ethics. A Capricorn isn't likely to leave a rodent un-harassed in your home. Capricorn felines also love to be social, and can often be found chatting it up with their housemates around the water dish. And, if you need someone to help you figure out your weekend crossword puzzle, your Capricorn cat is a great choice because she won't leave your side until it's been solved. |
Disclaimer: Our pet horoscopes are just for fun and are not meant to provide actual guidance. They are not written by astrologers and are intended for entertainment purposes only. |
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