Why cats need sturdy cat scratching posts
Cat scratchers come in various shapes and sizes, but it’s important to choose sturdy cat scratching posts that are durable and of good quality to ensure your feline friend enjoys using it for a long time.
Imagine your cat happily scratching away and the post tumbling over. It can be a frightening experience for your cat and one many owners see all too often with low-quality imported scratchers.
When a post wobbles, your cat will likely steer clear of it. They will know the post is unsteady and poses a safety risk and will dutifully avoid it in the future. What happens next is your cat favouring stable surfaces such as the couch and chair, which mimic the sturdiness of trees. Also, a shaky post can harm your cat when it tips over and this can result in an expensive and avoidable visit to the vet.
Sturdiness holds significant importance for various reasons:
- Ensuring that your cat can engage in their natural scratching behaviour without the post toppling over is a key reason for prioritising scratching post sturdiness.
- Cats scratch to stretch their muscles, mark their territory, and maintain healthy claws, making a sturdy scratching post essential.
- A stable scratching post allows your cat to fully extend their body while scratching, promoting their physical well-being.
- Investing in a robust scratching post not only protects your furniture from damage but also offers a safe and satisfying outlet for your cat’s scratching instincts.
- The taller the scratching post, the more sturdy it should be to keep cats safe. To prevent accidents, opt for posts with extra heavy bases. Avoid thin, lightweight bases paired with top-heavy posts as they can lead to dangerous situations.
At Made4Cats, we understand that cat furniture needs to be high-quality and durable too and we offer several sturdy cat scratching posts and cat trees to suit all budgets and cats.
