![]() ![]() ![]() If your cat is scratching at your curtains, consider installing a cat shelf on the wall with a carpet or other scratching mat 2-3 feet above the shelf. Scratching post height matters! Cats are natural climbers and typically, taller posts are used with more frequency. Posts that fall over or collapse are not likely to be used and may frighten your cat, preventing him from trying a scratching post again. Scratching posts need to be sturdy enough to remain upright when the cat grabs or scratches it. Vertical grains are best to allow the cat to practice raking behaviors while horizontal grains are best for picking. ![]() Also consider providing two different grains on the scratching surfaces. Once you determine your cat’s preference, you can add additional posts in his preferred texture and position. If your cat’s preference is unknown, provide several different types of substrates such as cardboard, carpet, upholstery, wood or sisal and be sure to offer horizontal, vertical and slanted posts.If your cat has a preference for shiny substrates, small ceramic tiles can be glued to ready made wooden posts, and adding a few metal or shiny tiles will fill your cat’s heart with joy.The post depicted here would be ideal if it were 5-6″ taller, allowing the cat to stand up fully erect to scratch. ![]()
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