Cats typically sleep up to 12–16 hours a day, finding the ideal (and safe!) spot to snooze is important to them!
When tensions arise with family members—be that with humans or fellow pets—the refuge of a cat house offers the cat a chance to recalibrate and de-stress before resorting to confrontation.
Scratching allows a cat to stretch out fully and relieve muscle tension. The action of scratching also releases calming chemicals in the brain that help cats overcome feelings of anxiety and overexcitement.