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"Scratching Post"Purchasing a scratching post is much the same as purchasing a piece of furniture for ourselves. Just as we know what we prefer, knowing your cats habits - likes and dislikes will help in choosing a scratching post your cat will use and enjoy. Scratching posts can be purchased in many shapes, styles and sizes from flat, that lay on the floor, to tiered with multiple scratching posts. Some even have hideaways for climbing and playing. You can also find scratching posts with cat nip in them to help entice your cat to scratch and stretch. There is more to your cats scratching than keeping their claws sharp. The dead outer layer of the nails are loosened and fall off. Scratching and stretching is good therapy for your cats muscles and tendons. Having a scratching post available for your feline is also a great stress reliever for him/her. Cats have scent glands located on the bottom of their paws. A scratching post at your cats disposal will supply your pet with a means of marking it's territory which is a natural instinct and preferable to using your furniture, woodwork, carpets or drapes. In selecting a scratching post, it should be long or tall enough for your cat to stretch it's full length. opinions differ on the types of material used in stretching posts. You can purchase scratching posts covered with sisal which is recommended if your cat uses your woodwork to scratch on. Sisal covered scratching posts are popular. Woven sisal is said to be softer and becomes more appealing to your cat with use. Opinions also differ on coverings for the base of the scratching post. Two choices for a base is carpet or vinyl. Some feel carpet covered bases could lead to your cat using your carpet to scratch and stretch on. Knowing your cats habits and some research will help you greatly in your choice of a scratching post. If you have a serious problem with your family feline using your furniture, woodwork or drapes to scratch on, please consider a quality scratching post before contemplating declawing your pet. It is a very painful surgery to put him/her through when it may not be necessary. Your veterinarian can give you an explicit explanation and most likely photos of what your cat will go through.
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