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Many cat owners – even those who regularly tear up the sofa and wallpaper with their claws – for some reason consider a scratching post a waste of money.
They say that their animal will not use this device.
They are partly right – scratching posts can often be seen standing idle in some remote corner of the apartment.
But this only happens because mistakes were made when choosing a design - the pet's owners did not take into account its individual characteristics, chased a profitable advertising offer, or succumbed to the persistent advice of an inexperienced seller.
If you don’t want your money spent on a scratching post to be wasted, follow these rules when choosing a structure.
When a kitten is small, it is difficult to draw conclusions about its character. Perhaps you got a pet that does not really like physical exercise and prefers to sleep or rest in its hammock.
If you choose a scratching post that does not match your pet's personality, there is a high probability that your purchase will become another dust collector.
If you decide to get a vertical scratching post, make sure that its height is at least 80-90 cm - only then will the cat have the opportunity to stretch its muscles, which will certainly make the structure attractive in the eyes of the pet.
If your cat likes to play and hide, then he may like a scratching post with tunnels and partitions. If your pet is lazy and calm, then it is better to choose a scratching post with a hammock or a bed.
Previously we talked about whether it is possible to feed a cat different foods .