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10 Principles for Proper Cat Scratching Board Use
Release date:
26-07-17
Cat owners know that cats love to scratch in a specific spot—partly to leave the scent of glands on their claws, signaling to other cats that this is their territory.
Cat owners know that cats love to scratch in a specific spot—not just to leave the scent of glands on their claws and mark their territory, but also because scratching isn’t about sharpening their claws. Instead, it’s a way to shed the worn outer layer of their claws, revealing the new, sharp tips that have already grown in.
Even though cats now live in human homes, their natural instincts still lead them to choose at least one spot in the house to scratch. Once a cat starts scratching a particular piece of furniture, it will often return to that same area. To encourage your cat to use a scratching post, you can opt for the increasingly popular corrugated‑cardboard models—place them on the floor where your cat can easily reach them, especially if it’s a kitten. Start introducing it early by positioning the post near your cat’s sleeping or resting area. Alternatively, you can mount it directly onto the wall; however, free‑standing scratching posts are prone to tipping over during use, so they’re not as stable as wall‑mounted ones.
For areas that have already been scratched, wrap them with heavy‑duty plastic—cats dislike the smell—and place a scratching post in front of it, one that you’d like it to use. Keep the following principles in mind:
1. Place it near the sleeping and resting area.
2. Don’t just prepare one scratching post, as you should place one next to the sleeping area.
3. A scratching post that easily topples over is useless; it’s better to secure it to the wall.
4. The scratching board measures approximately 15 to 20 centimeters in width and 30 to 40 centimeters in length.
5. Cat scratching posts should either be placed flat on the floor or mounted vertically on the wall.
6. The vertical cat scratching post should be about 30 cm above the floor; adjust its height as your cat grows to ensure it can stand comfortably and scratch with ease.
7. The best material for a cat scratching board is cork; pine, cedar, and mahogany are also excellent choices, and it’s ideal to wrap the surface with jute rope.
8. Once your cat starts using the scratching post regularly and consistently, then you can move it to the spot you prefer.
9. Until the cat has fully started scratching on your prepared scratching post, the heavy plastic covering on the furniture that’s been scratched cannot be removed.
10. The material of the cat scratching post must be one that your cat likes.
Please don’t buy a scratching post that’s completely indestructible—cats don’t like those. And even if it gets all scratched up, don’t rush to replace it, because that’s exactly the kind of mark your cat loves!
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