Essential Tips to Encourage Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post!

Getting your cat accustomed to using a scratching post can be a challenging task. But with the right tips and tricks, you can make it easier for your pet and encourage regular scratching behavior that helps keep their claws healthy and their furniture safe. Encouraging a cat to use their scratching post instead of furniture can be done by offering incentives such as treats, and attractant sprays. This is not always a quick process, it is important to give your cat time to become familiar with their new furniture.

Finding the correct scratching post or play equipment to suit your cat is key to success! Getting this correct will save your furniture from being shredded!

Choose the right cat scratching post.

When selecting the right scratching post for your cat, you need to consider a few things. Make sure it’s tall enough for them to stretch out and scratch, and it should also be sturdy enough to withstand their claws. Cat scratching posts come in different materials and textures, so pick one that your cat would like best. Look for posts covered with sisal rope or carpeting, as these provide good traction for climbing and scratching.

Looking for a basic cat scratching post that offers the best value? Look no further than Kazoo's Small Cat Scratching Post! It is made of quality sisal integrated with durable furniture grade fabric, so you can be sure that it will last through your pet's adventures. What's more, it features a swinging ball to offer added fun and help sharpen your furry friend's agility and reflexes. Get one now for your cat-friendly home!

Cat play gyms are a great investment, not only will a play centre keep your indoor cat active, it provides them with several different ways to spend their time on different functions. Give your cat the best place to play, scratch, and

explore with a Kazoo 3 Level cat Playground! In an efficient corner-design, this cat activity centre features multiple sisal scratching areas and a ladder for climbing. There's also a cuobby bed suite and two high perching areas great for lounging. What's more, there's even a swinging rope and interactive mouse toy included as well. With all these features wrapped into one product and at dimensions of 50cm in width, 50cm in depth, and 120cm in height, your cats will surely love this fun gymnasium experience! 

Use a scented spray to encourage scratching behaviours in your cat.

Cats have a very keen sense of smell and will be more likely to use the scratching post if it has a pleasant scent. You can make the post smell more attractive by rubbing a bit of catnip on it, this is available in a spray and also impregnated in cat toys, cat danglers and cat wands. This should entice your cat to give their new post a try!

Make it extra enticing by adding toys or treats

You can also make the scratching post more enticing by adding toys and treats that your cat loves. Some cats may find the scratching post too hard to resist if they can smell a tasty treat dangling from its side! You could also hang some feather toys, catnip, or colorful ribbons to further encourage them. Just be sure to switch out these accessories every few days so your cat never gets bored.

Mix up the locations of the post to keep your kitty engaged and interested.
To keep your cat interested in their scratching post, mix up the location of it every few days. Moving the post around will create a sense of surprise and excitement which may encourage cats to continue using it. This can help your cat to explore new areas of your home, as well as giving them a chance to experience certain spots from a different angle.

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