Saturday, August 25, 2012

Building A Wonderful Cat Post

By Robert Baker


One way to keep a home and the things in it protected from pet habits gone wild is to make sure the animal has a proper outlet for the undesired behaviors. Actions like a feline's need to use its claws can do a lot of damage if left unchecked. Giving them a well-built cat post could be just the necessary deterrent.

Consider the needs and habits of cats when selecting accessories for them. They are drawn to certain activities by a primal instinct. They can not help themselves when it comes to clawing resistant materials, climbing, stretching and chasing quick moving small things.

They do not wreak destruction on purpose, it is just an unfortunate by-product to misdirected habits. The scratching action is actually the way they instinctively hone their nails and keep them at the right length and sharpness. This behavior is genetic and even those whose claws have been removed will continue to perform it. However, felines can be trained as to where they can acceptably carry out these activities.

The best scratching trees will have certain key features to attract the cats. The first thing to check is that it is sturdily built and at least as tall as the pet is long. This is because felines love to stretch their bodies out as high as they are able and use their claws to to reach.

Sisal is the preferred material to create a scratching zone. This thick rope product has a texture and smell that draws cats to it. It is usually wrapped around the center pole and is strong enough to provide resistance without fear of shredding from use. Setting structures such as this throughout the home can provide protection for curtains, furniture and carpet.

Take the structure to the next level by adding a few things to offer many activity options. The perfect cat post is one that has a pole wrapped in sisal for scratching, a platform covered in fake lambswool for comfy sleeping, perhaps a tube-shaped branch covered in carpet to provide a hiding place and maybe even a hanging toy to bat around. These are the key features needed to address the primary instincts of the feline species.




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