Cat Scratching Post - Your
Cat And Your Sofa Love It

A cat scratching post is a must have if you love both your cat and your furniture.

Before you decide buying a cat scratching post you should know why cats scratch and why you should let them scratch.

Cats and kittens love to scratch and sharpen their nails. They do this for a variety of reasons.

By scratching, your cat marks its territory. Other cats note the scales and skin fragments your cat left behind. But it's a kind of manicure at the same time. Cats get rid of overgrown claws by scratching.

Cats also scratch for joy. Maybe that's even the main reason. It's their way of saying hello to you. Don't punish your cat for that. It's a kind gesture, not vandalism!

Scratching is instinctive behavior. Don't try to teach your kitty not to do it. It won't work. A cat will always want to scratch.

Unfortunately your sofa, your carpet and your curtains were not designed to be scratched by cats.

You can avoid major damage by having your cat declawed, but we don't advise you to: declawing is cruel, unnatural and in some countries prohibited by law.

Instead save your furniture by getting yourself a cat scratching post. If you are skilful you can make one yourself, but it's easier to buy one.

But ... keep this in mind:

Your feline will accept a cat scratching post only if you become its instructor.

It's not difficult.

• Place the cat scratching post where your cat or kitten likes to hang out. If it has a favorite place to sleep, put it close. Many cats love to stretch themselves after waking up.
• Play with your cat. Keep your friend near the post. Use a shoelace or thin rope and make your cat grab it, encouraging your kitty to put the claws in the post. Once your cat discovers the pleasant surface of the scratching post, it will return.

Don't give up. Especially older cats are often more difficult to train. Take some extra time and in the end you will be successful.

Techniques used in cat clicker training will also help your pet using the cat scratching post.

But what if your cat rejects your beautiful scratching post?

Some cats will never accept a scratching post, but for most there is a good one available. However, they may reject certain scratching posts because of the material the post is made of. If this occurs, consider returning the post to the shop and replacing it by another post with a different surface.

Your cat and your furniture are worth it.

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