SmartCat The Ultimate 32-in Sisal Cat Scratching Post, Gray

Specifications

• Item Number 177942
• Weight 16 pounds
• Dimensions 16 x 16 x 32 inches
• Frame Material Engineered Wood, Wood
• Cover Material Sisal, Plant Material
• Lifestage Adult
• Mount Type Free Standing
• Assembly Required Yes
• Tools Included No
• Recommended Pet Weight up to 30 pounds

Instructions

• Place the post in a room where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.
• To introduce the post to your cat try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats a lure is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.
• Scratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and at the same time teach him where to scratch.
• After your cat begins to scratch, praise him and give him a food treat. (Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and placing it at the top of the post.
• If your cat has already been scratching a piece of furniture, place the post directly in front of it.
• Temporarily cover the previously scratched areas with a few strips of double-sided carpet tape or clear double-sided tape strips that are designed for this purpose. This will help redirect your cat’s scratching activities to the post.