Versatile scratching post
It is very important for a cat to have a durable scratching post. Cats need a scratching post to help them tone their muscles, to remove old nail sheaths from their claws and to help relieve stress. The Bootsie Scratcher is made from woven sisal which is much more durable than wound sisal. This means that you will get much more use out of your scratching post.
Features and Benefits
Fibrous and durable woven sisal naturally inspires scratching
Comes with an easy to set up wall mounting system
Rubber feet provide stability and prevent slipping while on
the floor
You can put the Bootsie’s Combination Scratcher wherever your cat is scratching
Measures 24"x 7"x2.5"
Why do cats scratch?
To remove old nail sheaths from the claws
To exercise and tone muscles
To relieve stress, frustration and boredom
To "warm up" for a vigorous play session
To mark territory
SmartCat™ training tips:
Place the post in a room where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.
To introduce the post to your cat try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats a lure is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.
Scratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and at the same time teach him where to scratch.
After your cat begins to scratch, praise him and give him a food treat. (Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and placing it at the top of the post.
If your cat has already been scratching a piece of furniture, place the post directly in front of it.
Temporarily cover the previously scratched areas with a few strips of double-sided carpet tape or clear double-sided tape strips that are designed for this purpose. This will help redirect your cat's scratching activities to the post.
Important note about declawing:
Scientific journals refer to declawing as "elective mutilation". It is an amputation of the cat's toes comparable to the removal of the human finger at the first knuckle. It handicaps the cat physically, socially and psychologically for the rest of its life, predisposing the cat to certain temperament and behavior problems such as shyness, biting and litter box avoidance. By regularly trimming your cat's nails and offering a suitable scratching target you are providing a natural outlet for a normal, healthy behavior and you will be rewarded with a content and confident companion.
