scratching post
Feline furniture fixture
A scratching post is a vertical structure covered in rough material—typically sisal rope or carpet—designed for cats to scratch.
Scratching satisfies feline instincts to sharpen claws, stretch muscles, and mark territory.
Most cat owners provide one to spare furniture: The kitten ignored the scratching post and shredded the couch anyway.
Animal gripping nails
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
- markingIndicating with symbols
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
- instinctInnate behavioral tendency
grooming · paws · nails · clawing · stretching · kneading · feline · kitten
Agave-derived rope fiber
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- carpetThick floor textile
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
- woodTree-derived building material
textured · woven · sturdy · durable · wrapped · fibrous · replaceable · abrasive
Tall slender edifice
- platformRaised flat structure
- perchResting spot for birds
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- pillarUpright architectural support
vertical · tall · freestanding · wall-mounted · corner · compact · multi-level · condo
Developing abilities through practice
- redirectionChange of course
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- nail careFingertip maintenance routine
- indoor catFeline confined to home
entertainment · habituation · deterrent · alternative · positive reinforcement · cat owner · household
claws
Animal gripping nails
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
- markingIndicating with symbols
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
instinct · grooming · paws · nails · clawing · stretching · kneading · feline · kitten · natural
sisal
Agave-derived rope fiber
wood · textured · woven · sturdy · durable · wrapped · fibrous · replaceable · abrasive · jute
tower
Tall slender edifice
pillar · vertical · tall · freestanding · wall-mounted · corner · compact · multi-level · condo · treehouse
training
Developing abilities through practice
- redirectionChange of course
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- nail careFingertip maintenance routine
indoor cat · entertainment · habituation · deterrent · alternative · positive reinforcement · cat owner · household
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- pet suppliesleash, collar, dog bed, pet bed, cat bed
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scratching postcouch
Upholstered seating furniture
furniture · sofa · leather couch · armchair · upholstery