Keep Your Cat Happy & Entertained With A Cat Scratching Toy
We all know that cats love to scratch and there are good reasons for this. When a cat is outside, it will often find a suitable tree or other objects to scratch its claws on.
There are three reasons why cats do this:
- To mark their territory as a message to other cats in the area.
- To leave their scent on the ‘scratching’ post.
- To groom their claws as scratching hard objects helps to remove the outer layer of the cat’s nails, thereby keeping the nails sharp and trim.
If your cat lives indoors most or all of the time and you don’t provide a suitable cat scratcher, you’ll soon find claw marks on your furniture, carpets and curtains. This is because scratching is a natural habit for cats and something they need to do, and a good scratching toy from eBay will satisfy their need.
Different types of cat scratching toys
Cats have different personalities and may prefer one type of cat scratcher over another. As such, it may take you a few tries to find just the right one for your kitty. Luckily, there are a variety of different cat scratching toys available. These include:
- Cat trees with multiple scratching posts. These cat trees allow your cat to jump and climb as well as scratch to their heart’s content. They come in a variety of sizes from simple two-tier trees to more large and elaborate multi-level ones.
- Cat massage devices that you attach to the corner of a wall. These are simple units that allow you to attach them to a corner at or near the height of your cat. Cats love to rub their heads on these but they’ll also use them for scratching.
- Scratching boards. These are usually made from corrugated cardboard and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can just place one of these on the floor or even rest it against the wall at an angle.
Cats are territorial. So, once you provide your cat with a good scratching toy, he or she will continue to use it and leave your furniture alone. Check out the range available on eBay and you’ll find something to suit your kitty’s needs.