scratching pad

Feline claw sharpener

A scratching pad is a textured surface designed for cats to scratch, satisfying their instinct to sharpen claws and mark territory.

Most are made of corrugated cardboard, sisal, or carpet material: The cat ignored the expensive scratching pad and clawed the sofa instead.

Also called a scratching post when vertical.

Related

shredding · feline · furniture · post · notepad · scribble · doodle · jotting · memo · rough · texture · rough surface · grooming · instinct · carpet · corrugated · nails · tearing

Opposites
surface function for cats

scratching padcat bed

Feline sleeping furniture

pet bed · sleeping mat

surface texture

scratching padfleece blanket

Soft synthetic bedcover

polished surface

surface texture/intention

scratching padleather couch

Upholstered seating in tanned hide

velvet sofa · furniture cover

Family

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G