- High-Quality Material – Our cat scratcher mat is made from premium sisal fabric, a natural and non-toxic material that is safe for your beloved feline. Sisal is known for its durability making it an ideal material for a cat scratch mat. It provides a satisfying scratch for your cat while protecting your furniture from damage. The mat is also easy to clean and maintain. Whether you have a small kitten or a large cat, our sisal cat scratch mat can withstand their play and scratching sessions.
- Furniture Protection and Cat Satisfaction – The Appvet sisal cat scratcher mat serves a dual purpose. It not only protects your furniture from potential damage but also provides your cat with a suitable and satisfying scratching surface. The scratch mat acts as a sofa protector, preventing your cat from scratching your sofa, floor, and other surfaces. Moreover, the mat provides a suitable surface for your cat to play, scratch, and lounge, ensuring their satisfaction and happiness.
- Versatile and Convenient – The mat is not just a scratcher but also a play mat for your cats. It can be placed on the floor or draped over your sofa as a cover, making it a versatile addition to your home. The sisal fabric provides a rough surface that cats love to scratch, helping to keep their claws healthy. The scratch mat also doubles as a carpet protector, preventing damage to your floors. It’s a cat favorite that serves multiple functions, making it a must-have for every cat owner.
- Stylish and Functional – The Appvet sisal cat scratcher mat is not just practical, but also stylish. It blends seamlessly with your home decor and adds a touch of elegance. The natural sisal fabric gives it a rustic appeal, making it a perfect addition to any room. The mat is large enough for your cat to stretch, yet compact enough to not take up too much space. It’s the perfect combination of style, function, and durability.
- Easy to Use and Maintain – The Appvet sisal cat scratcher mat is designed with both the cat and owner in mind. It’s easy to set up – simply place it on the floor or drape it over your sofa. The sisal fabric is robust and easy to clean, ensuring the mat stays fresh and inviting for your cat. It’s the perfect blend of convenience, protection, and cat satisfaction.
Product Description
WHY CATS SCRATCH?
- Cats scratch to mark their territory, both visibly and invisibly, and to serve as an emotional outlet. Scratching is essential for your cat’s physical and emotional health. It helps your cat stretch, release pent up energy, reduce stress, and shed loose layers from her claws keeping them in proper shape.
- Cats love sisal fabric for scratching. Corrugated cardboard is also good but messier and creates some potential health risks for your cats (toxic chemicals in cardboard glue, risk of gut obstruction if cardboard particles are swallowed).
- Around 60% of cats prefer scratching posts to mats. However, there is scientific evidence that cats tend to scratch more vertically when they feel threatened or stressed. Scratching horizontal surfaces usually indicates that your cat is comfortable and relaxed.
- As a caring cat lover, you will please your cat by giving her both a sisal scratching mat (optimum dimensions 60cm x 40cm) and a sisal-covered vertical scratcher post (optimum height not less than 80cm). Ensure the post is not only tall but rigid as cats need resistance when they scratch at full stretch.
- If your cat leaves scratch marks up and down a door jamb, window frame, sofa, carpet, or chair, this means your cat is nervous or unhappy and is trying to increase her comfort level.
- If you have multiple cats, so they don’t fight or grow stressed over lack of resources, provide cat scratching surfaces in all areas of your home.
- If your cat refuses to scratch a post or a scratching mat, the most likely reason is that you have placed your scratching mat or post in out-of-the-way spots.
- So, where do you put a cat scratcher? Top spots include near the window, bed, or litter tray, near the sofa. As you may know, cats use scratching posts or mats to show others their territory, so place scratching mats and posts in high-traffic areas of your home.
- Don’t assume, though, that simply setting up a cat scratching mat or a scratching post will keep your cat from scratching your furniture. You have to lure your feline companion to scratch the mat or post by putting catnip on it, or a treat at the top.
Scratching Post – Buy on Amazon or DIY – sturdy, solid vertrical sisal-timber scratcher, with optional platform
What you need
These timber boards from Bunnings are really inexpensive
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| Prepare elements for construction
| Elements ready for assemblyUse small nails or staples (upholstery) to fasten the sisal mats and any fabric for the platform (optional) | Rear view of the scratcherView of the assembled base and fastened sisal mats |
Assembled post
No platform. | With platformThe optimal place for the post with the platform is near the window. Your cat can perch there and observe wildlife/birds to fulfill its natural instinct. |
