You Can’t Change Instinct: How to Redirect Your Scottish Fold Cat’s Scratching

Scratching is as essential to your Scottish Fold as breathing or napping. They do it to shed their outer claw sheaths, mark their territory with the scent glands in their paws, and get a full-body deep stretch. If you don't provide a "yes" space, they will find a "no" space (like your favorite armchair).