Cat Scratching Post

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Cats are not only great pets, they are almost part of the family as they provide company for times when your home alone. They are good company not only for adulsts, but with children.

Cats also take care of themselves so there is less work for the owner to do. The downside of owning a cat is its natural instrinct to scratch. Scratching is one of the chief complains of cat owners. Cats have a strong natural instinct to scratch furniture, carpets, curtain drapes and so forth. Its an unpleasant suprise for the devoted cat lover to come home to a favorite couch thas has scratch marks left on it. Cats scratch to sharpen their claws and stretch them. It is a completely natural insinct, just like yawning is for us, or our having a stretch in the morning. You just can’t really stop it, ethically. Having your pet declawed is one answer, but an extreme one. The cat’s quality of life will be lowered.

There is an easy solution here, one that provides an alternative to fix this scratching problem – scratching posts. Scratching posts are a proven method of saving your furniture, drapes, and carpets. The post is just a pole covered in carpet, which is something they like to scratch, as we see all the time. By providing your cat with a suitable place to sharpen its claws, he’ll leave your furniture alone.

Buying a scratching post is only half the battle however. Oftentimes the cat might take to it right away, as old habits die hard, and they might still prefer that enticing big couch of yours. You’ll then have to coax them into only scratching the post and the best way to do that is with catnip. Rubbing a little of it on the scratching post will entice your feline companion.

cat scratching posts should be very sturdy. You don’t want it toppling over when the cat is using it or on top of it. There are cases of cats being injured because of a toppling cat post. Sturdiness of the cat pole is also important as cats like to dwell in places with some height. The cat pole which is the subject of this video is an ideal solution. It has attracted numerous positive reviews, and a few negative ones. To read them all, and see if this cat scratching post is what you are in need of, please visit the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000634MH8?ie=UTF8&tag=freshepla-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B000634MH8

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SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
16 x 16 x 35 inches
Tall. Your cat will enjoy being stretching to full length.
Sturdy – won’t wobble or tip.
Looks nice. Neutral color so blends in.
Cat can sit or sleep on top.
Cats love it.
Will save your furniture from being scratched.
Read what Amazon reviewers are saying about it.
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How can I make an easy and effective cat scratching post?

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I have limited handiness but am baffled on why people pay $100+ for a kitty condo when it’s made out of $10 worth of supplies. Can anybody reccommend an alternative?

use a piece of untreated 4×4 for the post. make a nice stable base out of plywood or something flat,the heavier the better(within reason) There is no need for carpet or anything fancy, if they are going to scratch they prefer the wood to the carpet anyway. If you want a platform then make a platform big enough for the cat to lay on comfortably. To get the cats interest give it a shot of catnip oil or just rub some catnip on it.

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DIY scratching post

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2 DIY scratching postI have a WTF column in the middle of my kitchen, so I made a scratching post for my kitties.

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How do I get my cat to use the scratching post?

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I just bought my cat a scratching post, but I don’t think he knows what it is yet. He just kinda sniffs it, then scratches my computer chair again. How do I get him to learn to scratch the post?

(I don’t particularly mind that he scratches the chair, because that’s the only furniture he scratches and it’s already beat up. I just want him to know that the post is there for him to scratch, too!)

The fastest and easiest way to get a cat to use a new post is to play with a toy around the post. When he goes to grab the toy (use an interactive toy that has a long reach to protect your hands) his claws go into the scratching post.

Some posts have carpeting that has too thick a pile and cats cannot get their claws into it. Some scratching posts are put too far out of the way and cats ignore it. It helps to put it where the chair is or right next to the chair. You can move it later after he has started using it.

If your cat like catnip, rather than use the herb loose or soaking it in a spray, you can put some into the toe of a long sock and tie the top of the sock very tightly around the post with a sturdy knot. This helps prevent the herb from falling onto the floor and encouraging your cat to scratch the carpeting instead.

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Cat Training Tips : How to Train a Cat to Scratch a Post

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2 Cat Training Tips : How to Train a Cat to Scratch a PostTraining a cat to scratch on a post instead of the furniture involves making the new scratching post a positive and hospitable area. Incorporate treats and fun toys near the new scratching post with help from a professional pet behavior consultant in this free video on cat training.

Expert: Alyssa B. Ward
Contact: www.friendlypettraining.com
Bio: Alyssa B. Ward is a professional pet behavior consultant, solving cat and dog behavior problems including aggression, anxiety, fears and phobias within the comfort of people’s homes.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Is it enough to use a cat tree as a scratching post?

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You know how all cat trees/condos come with scratching posts as the stands. Is it enough to use those scratching posts that come with a cat tree as your cats main scratching posts or would they need a stand-alone scratching post like the purrrfect post or the smartcat ultimate scratching post.

I think it doesn’t really matter whether they are stand-alone posts or part of cat trees, as long they are sturdy, covered with a surface the cats like to scratch, and you have at least one that is tall AND sturdy enough for cats to get a good stretch.
. I have one cat furniture item that includes a slanted part covered with sisal rope, and it gets a lot of use.
I also have the Ultimate Scratching Post and that is very popular here — one good thing about it is that it’s tall enough so that my long-bodied, long-legged cats can get a good stretch. Some of the large cat trees are also made with some very tall posts that would serve the same purpose. as long as it is covered in a material the cats like to scratch.
If I had like one of the really big long Maine Coon boys, I’d get one of those gigantic posts from the people who make the Purrfect Post.

I also have a cheap doormat made of rough material, used by one of my cats who likes to scratch horizontal surfaces.

For best results, one should provide several "approved scratching surfaces" in different areas of the house, and at least some of them should be in busy common areas along paths the cat(s) usually travel through the home, since part of the reason for scratching is marking territory, and wild cats and feral domestic cats scratch trees etc. along common pathways.

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How to attract my cat to scratching post again?

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So the scratching post that I set up for my cat fell on her while she was scratching because my dad was moving around and he accidentally pushed it over. Now my cat’s ignoring that post. How do I get her to scratch on it again?

One simple answer:
FRESH catnip. (If possible)

Take the fresh catnip and rub it hard on the scratching post so the juices stay in the post itself.
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How I built an inexpensive cat scratching post for Hal.

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2 How I built an inexpensive cat scratching post for Hal.Built myself. Cost about $7.50 U.S. dollars and about three hours of my time. Stands 40 inches tall. Post is 3 1/2 inches wide on each side, and base is 3 feet wide by about 1 1/2 feet deep. Building myself also allowed me to easily color coordinate with curtains. Music is “Stand By You”, by Musicshake. Located in the R&B genre section of the YouTube Audioswap selection library.

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For anyone who owns Maine coons or large cat breeds..where do you buy there scratching posts and beds?

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I cant find a scratching post that is a good size ( the levels are narrow ) and i dont want to have to buy dog stuff as they have bone designs all over it.even large cats deserve some style.
Is there a website for larger cats??? for beds and dishes ect
Toys are also an issue.. even old toilet rolls dont stand a chance with big strong paws.
Can anyone help?

www.Armarkat.com for kitty condos and posts. These are very sturdy and come in every shape and size imaginable. The prices are good and they have free shipping in the US. I have some big cats and they all fit nicely on theirs. For toys, try sisal balls available at most pet stores. I couldn’t find any specialized suppliers for large cats. I suggest getting some plain bowls and beds and maybe putting on some stickers or appliques yourself. They’ll be more personal that way.


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