The jute is better for
scratching than carpeting, as their claws can get snagged on carpet (but it is perfect for the bed are at the top).
Not exact matches
You can't train your cat out of
scratching, but you can offer a better alternative (for both of you)
than carpeting or furniture.
One of the biggest pluses about sisal rope cat
scratching posts is that they are durable and last a lot longer
than carpet covered posts or cardboard.
Sisal Rope — This type of material can be in rope or weave form and is typically more expensive
than carpet cat
scratching posts.
Some cats like certain fabrics and materials more
than others, so be sure to try
scratching posts that are covered in various textures like
carpeting, rope and corrugated cardboard if your cat doesn't take to the post you initially provide.
A cat that has access to
scratching posts that meet their needs for marking territory, stretching muscles, and relieving stress will almost always choose to use them rather
than the less attractive options of furniture and
carpet.
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This is one of the innate behaviors of cats that are best addressed by providing a safer and more durable
scratching post
than your upholstery or
carpet.
The underside of
carpeting provides a much more effective
scratching surface
than the fibers.
Rather
than carpet - covered wood, weather - resistant cedar in a natural tree - like design is utilized with rust proof fixtures and constructed with multiple levels, cradles and
scratching posts.
Furniture can be upholstered in an unacceptable fabric and a
scratching post can be swathed in an appropriate fabric (rather
than the usual
carpet).
Honestly though, Hardwood is awesome, and even through all the terror I caused in my parents home growing up, even through all the chair
scratches, I personally think it looks a lot better
than carpet.