Cat Scratching Posts
Cats love to scratch; there's no doubt about it. Help them satisfy that need with a scratching post. A sturdy post gives your cat an appropriate object to dig their claws into and helps with cat nail maintenance as scratching helps shed the nails’ outer layer.
As you shop for a new scratching post, pay attention to its height— It should be long enough for your cat to stretch out fully along its length (for a horizontal scratcher) or reach tall (if you opt for a post). Good scratching surfaces include sisal rope, corrugated cardboard, carpet and wood. If your cat has a penchant for the outdoors, they might gravitate toward wood or sisal. Sisal is a rough, durable material that is similar to outdoor tree bark. It snags claws and helps to shed old claw sheaths.
Here at Petco, we carry everything from vertical cat trees to flat scratching boards. You may need to test out more than one style to see which one your cat likes best. For other options for keeping your cat climbing, scratching, napping and lounging in style, check out our cat window perches, cat condos and modern cat furniture.