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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Mymblesdaughter on August 28, 2014, 20:29:16 PM

Title: How to get cats to use scratching post?
Post by: Mymblesdaughter on August 28, 2014, 20:29:16 PM

I've made and put up an extra large scratching post for my cats. I used the cardboard tube from inside a roll of carpet and added rope and then used two brackets to attach it to the wall. It's about 7ft tall. Anyway I was hoping the cats would start to use it by now. I've put cat nip on it any ideas what I can do to get them to use it? 

Title: Re: How to get cats to use scratching post?
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 28, 2014, 20:38:19 PM

I have always picked the cats up ... carried them to the scratch post and actually put their paws on it and shown them what it's for.  Then a quick spray with Kookamunga cat nip spray (it's the best) and leave em to it.

Title: Re: How to get cats to use scratching post?
Post by: nickynoo93 on August 28, 2014, 21:03:26 PM

If I have bought a new post, I show them it and scratch my nails on it to get them interested. I bought a big one before that had a base that looked like it was made our of Chewbacca's fur, Poppy and Charlie were scared of it.

Title: Re: How to get cats to use scratching post?
Post by: Mymblesdaughter on August 28, 2014, 21:27:16 PM

Sam, the cat nip spray sounds good where did you get it from?

I don't know if they are scared of it but it does have a bit of a funny smell which they might not like it's the sisal rope. Hopefully it will wear off soon. 

Title: Re: How to get cats to use scratching post?
Post by: OwnedbyHugo on April 03, 2016, 21:07:37 PM

Some useful articles for anyone revisiting this thread:


https://indoorpaws.com/scratching/

https://indoorpaws.com/blog/your-ultimate-guide-to-the-catnip-craze/ - includes how to use catnip, where to buy it and the effects. Interesting read.

 :briggin: