Almost all cats love to scratch. It's natural for them to do so and helps remove some of the dead nail material on their claws. It also helps them leave some scent around the house to mark their territory, after all they don't know that you're not letting rival cats into the house.
A cat scratching post is fairly self-explanatory, it is a place for the cat to scratch on safely and keep their instincts sharp. The most basic versions consist of just a wooden board covered in carpeting that can be attacked at will by the cat, sharpening their claws and letting off steam. The rough fabric that covers a scratching post is capable of withstanding a great deal of abuse, from even the most unrelenting cats. These can come in all different heights and sizes, and be decorated with any color of fabric that a person prefers, to blend into home surroundings.
Not being able to effectively clear its claws of waste material your feline might receive an infection or lose the use of its claws which will be detrimental to your cats wellbeing and happiness.
Cats love to play, and it is important to their overall health that they do. This is for both fitness reasons, to ensure they don't gain weight, and also because it helps them exercise their basic instincts that are left over in their nature from the wild. A cat scratching post is a valuable cat accessory that ensures that cats will have adequate ways to play, without shredding up their owners pants leg or other household items. It's an easy solution that both cats and their owners will love.
Your felines overall happiness will substantially enhance, it will live an extended much more happy life, she should be a lot more laid back and admire you more due to the fact of this.
Every cat should be able to indulge in it's unique nature and urges, including scratching. Cats have the natural tendency to scratch to clean their claws and pet owners can train them to use scratching posts instead of furniture in the house. This will protect their furniture and can be a much less expensive solution than getting a cat declawed (and much less painful for kitty!).
Some of the most important things that cats do require claws. Your cat can't play in trees if he can't climb them. They use their claws when stretching, running and jumping and even digging in their litterbox.
Buying a cat scratching post is rewarding for both your cat and yourself. Your cat will appreciate the facility and your furnishings may just last a little longer.
And finally de-clawing your cat removes his most important weapon against dogs. Watch a cat defend himself against a dog and you will see he can very successfully do so using his claws. But not if he doesn't have any.
Without being free to claw at one particular thing your precious feline won't receive the full workout it must have and may even develop atrophied muscles, this affliction can prevent your cat from being agile and lack the reflexes a cat ought to have.
A cat scratching post is so essential for your cat's health it must be thought of as a major requirement, if you decide to get your cat a scratching post when it is still a kitten it will really get familiar with it and you should have no challenge getting her to use it. If your cat is more senior and you haven't bought one yet you might have already spotted your feline scratching your furniture, in cases like this it is more challenging to have your feline adopt the scratching post, however it can be done with insistence a little persistence and maybe a few treats!
Scratching posts come in a very wide variety of styles, colors, looks and designs. There are many designs of cat scratching posts in pet stores. There are elaborate posts with several platform levels to allow climbing. "Cat trees" are scratching posts that are very tall and supported by tension rod extending to the ceiling for stability. Some cats need only scratching surfaces like a carpet turned upside down or a piece of doormat made of rough material. The are many that are made to look like decorations, so they sort of blend into the decor of a room. In any case, a pet owner should train a cat to use an acceptable scratching area.