Learn why and what you need to do to keep all of your cats scratch - happy here: «Multiple Cat Households Have
Special Cat Scratching Post Needs.»
Not exact matches
Products in this category include toys that offer an outlet for chasing, pouncing or batting; scratchers, catnip, and
scratching deterrents, like Sticky Paws, to teach kitty where it is OK to use her nails; natural calming aids like Rescue Remedy; chewing deterrents like bitter apple spray to stop kitty from eating wires or cables; and even
special litters, designed to appeal to
cats and help teach them the appropriate place to relieve themselves.
These behaviors can be easily curbed by teaching your
cat to use a
scratching post (or
special cat climbing furniture), usually covered with sisal rope, cardboard, or carpet.
They have
special glands in their paws (and elsewhere on the body) that release scent when the
cat scratches or rubs against objects or people.
Set aside a
special, isolated room for your new
cat if possible, complete with a litter box, food, water, toys, a
scratching post and some cozy hiding places.
Great for itchy
cats, arthritic seniors and
special needs kitties who have an itch they need to
scratch!
Politikats has a
special page with
scratching tips for your
cat.
Scratching is largely a marking behavior that deposits scent from
special glands on the
cat's paws into his territory and removes the translucent covering, or sheath, from the claws.
Further, there is a substantial body of literature says that indoor
cats are more inclined to get bored and thus have
special needs in terms of additional playtime and
scratching posts.
Because each pet is an individual, we'll talk about their
special needs and offer educational information so you can easily deal with common problems such as a dog that jumps on people or a
cat that
scratches the furniture.