Is their a easier way to make a cat tree/scratching post?
Instead of using glue stuff and staple guns is there a easier way to make cat tree or scratching post with stuff that you have in your house??????????
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A lot of cats enjoy scratching cardboard. If you have any empty boxes you can simply flatten one out and offer them that to use. You can also cut the cardboard into strips and arrange them in a spiral pattern to make a more durable scratch pad. This article explains how to do this;
http://lifehacker.com/5139405/recycle-cardboard-boxes-into-a-durable-cat-scratching-pad
If your cat prefers scratching on vertical surfaces, you can even wrap cardboard around the leg of a dining table. Coconut door mats also make good scratching material.
I’m afraid you are going to need to use tools of some kind to build a cat tree because you want to make sure it’s sturdy enough to be safe. Here’s some information on building different types of cat furniture you might find helpful.
http://feline-furniture.tripod.com/
If you have free wall space you could also fit shelves at different heights as an alternative to a cat tree;
http://www.katwallks.com/customerphotos.htm
August 7th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Your couch makes a great scratching post, and requires no tools whatsoever.
However, if you want something that will last a little longer, you will need a hammer, a short 4×4, a 16"x16" square of plywood, and some sisal rope. Knot the end of the sisal and hammer a nail through the knot into the bottom of the 4×4. Wrap the sisal around the post tightly until you get to the top, knot the rope and hammer it in the same way you did the first one. Then nail the plywood on to one end of the post. If you want to make it look nicer, cover it in carpet before attaching the post, but then this will require a staple gun.
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August 7th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
A lot of cats enjoy scratching cardboard. If you have any empty boxes you can simply flatten one out and offer them that to use. You can also cut the cardboard into strips and arrange them in a spiral pattern to make a more durable scratch pad. This article explains how to do this;
http://lifehacker.com/5139405/recycle-cardboard-boxes-into-a-durable-cat-scratching-pad
If your cat prefers scratching on vertical surfaces, you can even wrap cardboard around the leg of a dining table. Coconut door mats also make good scratching material.
I’m afraid you are going to need to use tools of some kind to build a cat tree because you want to make sure it’s sturdy enough to be safe. Here’s some information on building different types of cat furniture you might find helpful.
http://feline-furniture.tripod.com/
If you have free wall space you could also fit shelves at different heights as an alternative to a cat tree;
http://www.katwallks.com/customerphotos.htm
References :