Selecting a Scratching Post for Your
Cat
Scratching posts for cats should be sturdy and high enough for the cat to stretch
out when reaching upward and forward to scratch (24 to 28 inches for most cats). The post
should be covered with heavy, rough fabric such as burlap or sisal and placed near your
kitten’s favorite sleeping area.
Bear in mind that your idea of desirable and your kitten’s ideas may not
coincide. Cats like rough surfaces that they can shred and pull apart. So, the scratching
post with the most aesthetic appeal to your cat may be a large piece of wood with bark
attached or thick corrugated cardboard! Pay attention to the types of surfaces your cat
selects to scratch around your home and purchase a post with a similar type of fabric or
surface.
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