{"id":129367,"date":"2022-06-09T05:52:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T05:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:52:43","slug":"which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Which cat scratchers are best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#Which_cat_scratchers_are_best\" title=\"Which cat scratchers are best?\">Which cat scratchers are best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#What_is_the_tallest_cat_scratching_post\" title=\"What is the tallest cat scratching post?\">What is the tallest cat scratching post?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#How_tall_should_a_cat_scratcher_be\" title=\"How tall should a cat scratcher be?\">How tall should a cat scratcher be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#What_scratching_posts_do_cats_prefer\" title=\"What scratching posts do cats prefer?\">What scratching posts do cats prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#Are_cat_scratchers_good_for_cats\" title=\"Are cat scratchers good for cats?\">Are cat scratchers good for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#Do_cats_like_cardboard_scratchers\" title=\"Do cats like cardboard scratchers?\">Do cats like cardboard scratchers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#What_is_the_best_wood_for_cats_to_scratch\" title=\"What is the best wood for cats to scratch?\">What is the best wood for cats to scratch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#How_tall_should_a_cat_scratching_post_be\" title=\"How tall should a cat scratching post be?\">How tall should a cat scratching post be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#What_is_the_best_rope_for_cat_scratchers\" title=\"What is the best rope for cat scratchers?\">What is the best rope for cat scratchers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#Why_do_cats_love_scratching_posts\" title=\"Why do cats love scratching posts?\">Why do cats love scratching posts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#Do_cats_like_tall_scratching_posts\" title=\"Do cats like tall scratching posts?\">Do cats like tall scratching posts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-cat-scratchers-are-best-2\/#What_scratcher_is_best_for_cats\" title=\"What scratcher is best for cats?\">What scratcher is best for cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cat_scratchers_are_best\"><\/span>Which cat scratchers are best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tallest cat scratching tree measures <b>9.85 m (32 ft 3 in) and was achieved by Shanghai Chowsing Pet Products Co., Ltd (China) in Shanghai, China, on 15 August 2018. There were a total of 15 layers and the shape of bottom of the cat scratching tree is a square, which measures 9.63 m x 9.63 m (31.59 ft X 31.59 ft).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_tallest_cat_scratching_post\"><\/span>What is the tallest cat scratching post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>30 to 32 inches tall<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_tall_should_a_cat_scratcher_be\"><\/span>How tall should a cat scratcher be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 4 Best Materials for Cat Scratching Posts<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Sisal Fabric and Rope. One of the best material options to consider when finishing a cat scratching post is sisal fabric or rope, depending on what type of design you are trying to accomplish.  <\/li>\n<li>Carpet.  <\/li>\n<li>Cardboard.  <\/li>\n<li>Wood.<\/li>\n<p>10 May 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scratching_posts_do_cats_prefer\"><\/span>What scratching posts do cats prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owners said their cats preferred to use a <b>rope scratching post. There was an age difference with older cats (10 years or more) being reported as preferring carpet. Cats were equally reported to like a simple vertical post and a cat tree with two or more levels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_scratchers_good_for_cats\"><\/span>Are cat scratchers good for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Your Cat&#8217;s Health: While it may seem like a pesky habit, <b>scratching is actually great for your cat&#8217;s health. Not only does it keep their claws in proper shape, but it is great exercise and a good way to reduce stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_cardboard_scratchers\"><\/span>Do cats like cardboard scratchers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have preferences. <b>Most cats will go for corrugated cardboard, like Catit Chaise-Shape Scratcher with Catnip or PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge. But some might prefer other textures, like carpet, sisal rope or wood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_wood_for_cats_to_scratch\"><\/span>What is the best wood for cats to scratch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sisal Fabric: As we all know by now, sisal is all supreme for scratching posts. Takes Up Space: Because it&#8217;s horizontal, it&#8217;ll take up more floor space than other types of scratching posts. Real Wood: Made from <b>real birch wood, this scratching post is both beautiful and sturdy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_tall_should_a_cat_scratching_post_be\"><\/span>How tall should a cat scratching post be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>30 to 32 inches tall<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_rope_for_cat_scratchers\"><\/span>What is the best rope for cat scratchers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>sisal rope<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_love_scratching_posts\"><\/span>Why do cats love scratching posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scratching <b>helps remove the outer layer from a cat&#8217;s nails: it&#8217;s good grooming behavior. Cats scratch to stretch their claws, feet, and bodies. This releases feel-good hormones that help keep your cat healthy. Cats scratch to release stress or excitement or blow off steam.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_tall_scratching_posts\"><\/span>Do cats like tall scratching posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although cats may have individual preferences, <b>it seems like a good idea to have a tall rope (sisal) scratching post as well as a cat tree with different levels on it. Many cats also like a horizontal surface to scratch on, and many inexpensive cardboard ones are available.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scratcher_is_best_for_cats\"><\/span>What scratcher is best for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scratching helps remove the outer layer from a cat&#8217;s nails: it&#8217;s good grooming behavior. Cats scratch to stretch their claws, feet, and bodies. This releases feel-good hormones that help keep your cat healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Which cat scratchers are best?What is the tallest cat scratching post?How tall should a cat scratcher be?What scratching posts do cats prefer?Are cat scratchers good for cats?Do cats like cardboard scratchers?What is the best wood for cats to scratch?How tall should a cat scratching post be?What is the best rope for cat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129367"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129367\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}