How do you choose a scratching post that your cat will love?

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26-07-17

It’s natural for cats to scratch things with their claws—both to lift their spirits and to sharpen them. “Scratching” refers to the cat wearing down the outer layer of its claw sheath, exposing a fresh, sharper nail underneath.

　　It’s natural for cats to scratch things with their claws—both to lift their spirits and to sharpen them. “Scratching” refers to the cat filing away the worn outer layer of its claws, revealing a fresh, sharp tip underneath.

　　At this point, if you haven’t trained your cat to use a scratching post, your sofa, chairs, carpets, and curtains could all end up getting damaged.

　　Today, we won’t discuss how to break your cat’s habit of scratching furniture; instead, let’s talk about how to choose a scratching post that your cat will love. After all, selecting a scratching surface your cat enjoys is the first step in helping it get used to using one.

　　The reason cats don’t like scratching posts is simple: to them, a scratching post is both a toy and a tool for sharpening their claws.

　　Cats, like children, love toys of all shapes and sizes. So, to help your cat take a liking to a scratching post, you can start by considering its shape and the material (texture) it’s made from.

　　If your cat usually stands on its tiptoes and scratches vertically, you can use a vertical scratching post.

　　If your cat usually lies down and scratches the carpet, you can use a carpet‑style scratching board.

　　If your cat normally scratches as usual, you can use a horizontal or round scratching board.

　　In terms of material, if your cat doesn’t like a corrugated cardboard scratching board, you can switch to a sisal one.

　　Then, in terms of design, we made the toys—like cat scratching posts—more varied. Our cat absolutely loves the little car‑shaped scratching post, and there’s also a sun‑shaped one.

　　Once you’ve chosen a suitable scratching post, it’s time to help your cat break the habit of damaging sofas, chairs, and other furniture (the next installment will cover practical methods I’ve found effective). If you’re really unsure how to pick a scratching post, keep a few on hand at home—treat them like toys and let your cat explore different options.

　　Let’s do an interactive poll: My friend’s cat scratched five chairs and a sofa. What’s your cat’s record of mischief?

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