DIY Scratching Post – Designating a spot for your cat to safely scratch is one of the most effective ways to minimize damage to your possessions. A homemade scratching post is a quick and easy project.
DIY Scratching Post
Designating a spot for your cat to safely scratch is one of the most effective ways to minimize damage to your possessions. A homemade scratching post is a quick and easy project.
- Cut foot-long length of 4-by-4-inch wood and a 1-foot square piece of plywood. The exact sizes can vary, but these are good starting points that you can adjust up or down, depending on your space.
- Sand away splinters and rough edges.
- Add a sturdy fabric wrap or paint to lend aesthetic appeal to the plywood base.
- Wrap the post tightly with heavy-gauge rope or carpet scraps (or both), securing tightly with glue and reinforcing with a staple gun.
- Securely attach the post to the base using a long bolt.
- Place the post in an area your cat enjoys spending time, and consider adding a pheromone therapy spray to attract your cat to the post.
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I have repaired posts, Now it’s time to get power tools and build them!