An Easy Way to Keep Your Cat Happy
Trying to save your furniture and carpet from your new kittens? Or just wanting to expand the choice in cat playtime? Have you considered cat scratchers? Something as simple as a piece of wood covered in scraps of carpet can go a long way to providing exercise for your feline friends, keeping kittens amused and helping keep their claws short and manageable.
Put in the corner next to their litter box, a cat scratcher can function as both an exercise post and a manicuring station – and when adorned with catnip, a place your cat can relax and enjoy life. Grow your own catnip and take advantage of its many uses (it repels mosquitos, can be drunk as a tea for a relaxing effect, and is good for cuts and scrapes). Cats aren’t the only ones who benefit from this handy little herb!
You can make your own cat scratcher, with some off cuts of wood, scraps of carpet and a staple gun. Make it multi-level and watch your cat have fun climbing and jumping from landing to landing. Cats are natural jumpers and climbers, so a scratching post is perfect for adult cats to hone their skills and keep up with their exercise. For kittens, it’s an excellent place to learn and practice important skills in order to guarantee their nine lives. Besides climbing and jumping, scratching is a natural part of a cat’s daily activities, and if you want to save your precious lounge or carpet what better way than with a cat scratcher specifically made for that purpose?
You can purchase kits to build, or scour your shed for the makings. Or, more easily, purchase one ready-made. There are plenty of places to purchase cat scratchers, from pet shops to online stores. Why not make your cat happy today?