Cat Scratching Post - Do You Need One?

If you don’t care for our soft furnishings and carpets, then the response to the question "do you need a cat scratching post?" for most cat owners, has to be a vibrant yes.

It doesn’t matter if you cat goes outdoors a lot, where he will use trees or fence posts to sharpen his claws, it's still a good idea to provide him an indoor scratching post.

It’s a natural habit and Cats will scratch, so providing something other than your furniture to scratch on seems to be a more promising deal. Cats need to scratch to remove the outer coat on their claws as the claws grow, in order to expose the new claws. Most experts say that cats also scratch to exercise their muscles, to stretch, to mark their territory and just because they like it. I believe that they like the attention they get when they try to scratch your sofa too.

It’s easy to make a scratching post from a log or similar object but there are so many available on the market which are quite inexpensive, that you're sure to find something suitable. Of course, you could always buy a tree in a pot, if you have the room for it and if you can anchor it to the floor or wall so that it doesn't fall over when the cat stretches against it.

There are varieties of Cat Scratching Post Toys available which are covered in carpet or sisal rope, some with a dangling pompom for the cat to play with. These come in a variety of heights, so that for a very large cat you have the option of a taller post and indeed there are horizontal ones which will save you worrying about whether the cat will outgrow his post. Then things progress to with dual posts and dangling pompoms, wide scratching boards, stretchable steps so that the cat can look out of the window as well. Before choosing any Cat scratching post you need to make sure that the base is very heavy and wide enough to support the cat while scratching and also the cat won't pull it over when scratching.

Apart from Cat scratching posts there are also complete play units which can incorporate a scratching post with tunnels, shelves, toys and more. Some of these incorporate three different surfaces for scratching, including part of a real tree as well as carpet, cardboard or sisal rope.

If your cat is the playful type and you have the budget to invest in, and then why not invest a little more in a complete PlayStation and scratching post. This will give your cat a great outlet for his energy if he doesn't go outside or even on rainy days, when he really doesn't want to.

Buying a cat scratching post is rewarding for both your cat and yourself. Your cat will appreciate the facility and your furnishings may just last a little longer.

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