Sunday, December 2, 2012

All To Know About Scratching Posts For Cats

By Gloria Gardner


There are a great number of reasons why having scratching posts for cats is a good idea. These reasons vary from the cat's hygiene, the benefit of keeping the cat distracted from shoelaces, wires and other household items, and even to indulge the cats inherent arboreal nature. In any case, scratching posts are generally cheap and can be kept out of the way. There is little reason not to invest in one.

Cats take very good care of themselves. They are obsessive groomers. Their claws are no exempt from regular maintenance. Rasping on rough bark removes the external shells, leaving only the the harder and cleaner claw. This makes for a happy cat. If, however, the cat needs to satisfy this urge more often, especially if the animal tends to live indoors, then a scratching post will more than suffice.

They may not seem like it, but these sweet little fur balls can be as possessive as dogs. They are able to leave a scent, a property marker, by running their claws along and object. Again this is a natural urge, and there must be some outlet, else he or she will find some less than optimal place to scratch. This may even pose risks- digging into an exposed wire, for example.

This brings up an important point. Kittens get bored. They get bored, they can be mischievous, and they can hurt themselves if getting up to the wrong things. A scratching post helps to avoid these dangers, and provides an outlet for the kitten. It might take a little bit of time to impress upon the animal that the post is ok to scratch, but it is well worth the effort. They exert a lot of energy on the activity.

Finally, we have to ask why not? There is no real answer to this question however. The post can be as cheap or expensive as you want, and likewise as simple or complex. For instance, a two by four mounted on a base, maybe with a bit of fabric or carpet attached, makes for a great scratch. Obviously you want to make sure there are no exposed nails or splinters. Let's look after our pets!

These are the reasons why having scratching posts for cats is a good idea. They make bored cats happy, and stressed owners relaxed. After all, this is the kind of relationship we want with our furry little loved ones.




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