Cat scratching posts were once the unattractive looking, large items that unnecessarily took up all the room in your living space. Many cat owners these days simply don’t have the room to store scratching posts, so avoid purchasing them. Without a specific place for your cat or kitten to scratch, you will begin to find scratch marks all over your furniture, on doors, bed spreads, or anywhere your feline can get it claws on
Many people forget that even pet cats are part of a family of fierce predators. This can be seen in their spritely wild nature, when running, climbing trees and capturing mice and birds. Although pet cats can also be extremely loving creatures that adore nothing more than to curl up on your lap or in front of the fire, owners must respect their wild nature by ensuring they have the correct pet products. This can include a litter tray (for kittens) feeding dishes, carrier for vet visits, toys, a scratching post and plenty of love and attention.
Nature gave cats sharp deadly claws to help them survive in the wild and in order the keep their claws sharp and clean, cats learn to find an ideal spot for scratching. As well as a way of keeping their claws sharp, scratching is also a cat’s way of stretching and exercising their joints. Therefore, investing in a cat scratching post or cat tree, is a worthwhile investment in order to keep a healthy and happy kitten and cat.
Some cat owners have even resorted in cutting their cat’s claws to stop them from scratching around the house. However, this can be extremely painful for your cat and can have many negative consequences. Removing a cat’s claws will make them extremely nervous, unhealthy and unhappy pets. Claws are a vital part of a cat’s health and well-being. Through having a scratching post or tree, your cat will soon realise that it has its own special area to scratch, play, exercise and take a nap.
There is now a wide range of cat scratching posts and cat trees available to suit you and your cat’s needs. You may have already noticed your cat scratching a certain type of textile, wood and carpet are often the most common, although you can also buy velvet and fleecy materials for a more luxurious style. Both posts and trees also come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Cat owners with limited space can opt for the one tired, carpeted scratching post or for something more unique choose the wave styled scratching board. Both designs are compact making them ideal for smaller areas.
For cat owners with larger areas to spare for their feline friend, cat trees are a real treat. Many can be adjusted in height with the ability to reach the top of your ceiling. Watch your cat play and exercise as if it were out in the wild, with several scratching posts, playing rolls and resting areas. Cat trees can come complete with matching toys often attached on an elastic band to keep your cat entertained for hours. The quirkier designs even include hammocks and huts for your cat to hang about in. Why not go one step further and treat your kitty to its own castle. With designs for both female and male cats, the cat castle is a perfect scratching and play area and also doubles up as a bed with removable cushions.
Whatever your needs, tastes and requirements the fact is, your cat needs a place to scratch.For a healthy and happy kitten and cat, get your scratching tree or post today.
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