Wednesday, September 5, 2012

How Cat Scratching Posts Are Constructed

By Ladonna Franklin


Cat scratching posts are also referred to as kitty poles. They are built for cats to play with them so that they can take their attention off furniture at home. Usually cats love to use furniture to clean and manicure their claws. In the end up they leave marks on the furnishings. Some kitty poles are very simple while others have additional features to keep the animals distracted and entertained enough to leave the furniture alone.

Kitty poles are usually built using wooden blocks. First a base which is stable enough is cut. Then an upright post is attached to the base. To make the kitty pole attractive to the animals the base is covered using a durable carpet. There are several materials that can be used on the base but carpet is the most common. The upright post is covered with rope to give a nice feel for the cats when they are sharpening their talons.

Attractive toys are attached to the pole using strings to catch the attention of cats. Some of the most popular toys that are used to attract cats are balls and mouse figures. To make the kitty poles better a sleeping area is introduced. This is usually curved out of a box that is covered with soft fabric. Holes can be made on the box to allow the animals to move in and out with ease. Cushions are also positioned in the box to make it more comfortable.

For those people who prefer Eco friendly items there are available versions of kitty poles designed for them. Wood used to make Eco friendly scratching poles is sourced from sustainable forests. Instead of using rope to cover the post sisal is used instead because it is biodegradable. Some models are constructed from cedar wood. Such models do not require a carpet covering. Carpets are usually made using petrochemicals which leak to the ground and destroy the environment.

You can find kitty poles in different colors and fabric materials. Depending on your taste you can also find slightly different designs. Kitty poles are meant to be placed on hard floors. This is because they have rubber grips on the base and they could slip if positioned on slippery floors.

It is advisable to get a kitty pole for kittens as well as big cats. A kitty poles comes in handy when introducing kittens to play. To ensure that they are not hurt kitty poles designed with shorter poles and softer toys attached on them should be used.

Additional layers can be built on kitty poles that have a heavy base. These extra layers are meant to turn the model into an improved play zone. More toys and sleeping areas are added on the additional layers. Such models are very good for cats that rarely get a chance to get out of the house because they are very entertaining. Scratching poles also improve the animals health because they get to exercise as they play

If you have many cats in your home you can get taller models of kitty poles. Such models have very many toys and sleeping areas. Their base is usually wide and it also has many poles attached. It is good to find cat scratching posts for your pets.




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