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A Dozen Key Points on How to Enrich Your Cat’s Indoor Environment

To read Dr. Ko’s article on the www.catdoctorko.com website, click here.

How can you ensure that your cat lives a happy, enriched indoor life? By implementing the following steps! Physical health is not the only important aspect of taking good care of your cat; mental well-being is just as essential to providing your cat with a long, rich, fulfilling life.

Indoor cats do not have the same opportunities as outdoor cats do to express their natural instinctive behaviours and experience the same sensory stimuli: hunting, lying hidden underneath the boughs of a tree, listening to the sounds of nature, scratching tree trunks, perching atop branches, marking and defending territory, mating, and so forth.

The main goal of environmental enrichment is to provide indoor cats with surrogate activities and sistuations that serve as enjoyable outlets for their natural behaviours. As cat owners we derive endless pleasure from the relationships we enjoy with out felines. In return it is our duty to ensure that our kitties also benefit from their domestic lifestyles, not just vice versa. And not just in regard to physical well-being (of which there are many benefits for cats). Despite the fact that their worlds are limited to single households, there are still a plethora of ways with which indoor cats may be kept active, engaged, and mentally stimulated.

►   Rotate the toys that are available to your cat every week, keeping most of them in an inaccessible cupboard.

• Cats become quickly bored with toys once they are no longer novel, so by rotating toys so that they only see each individual toy once every four to five weeks, the toys become like new again and again!

►   Many cats love indulging in catnip toys.

• Many catnip toys lose their ‘nip after a period of time, so the best ones are refillable catnip toys.
• You can also ‘marinate’ regular cat toys in jars or containers of catnip and then give them to your cat for his or her enjoyment!
• It is also possible to grow your own catnip plants, and it is not difficult to do. You simply harvest some of the catnip periodically, dry it out, crumble it, place it into a container, and stuff it into refillable catnip toys.

►   Spend five to ten minutes gently grooming your cat every day.

• Cats often mutually groom one another, and it is an important bonding behaviour.
• Start by gently brushing under your cat’s chin, then its cheeks, and then move to the rest of the body.  This will be a relaxing experience for both you and your cat, and will also help decrease the amount of hair that will be shed around the home.

►   Place self groomers around the most feline frequented corners of your home – cats love these, and will rub up against them more times over the course of a day than you can count!

►   Training your cat

• Cats can easily learn a variety of tricks such as ‘sit,’ ‘shake paw,’ ‘come’ and many others, and it provides them with excellent mental stimulation to learn these tricks.
• Your cat will also benefit from the added social interaction time with you, along with the positive rewards and attention lavished on them for properly responding to commands.
• Use only positive reinforcement to teach your cat the desired behaviours, never ever punish your cat with physical or verbal negative interactions.

►   Have cat trees available in more than one room of your house.

• Cats enjoy having perches of varying height
• Felines are naturally a semi-arboreal species, so providing ‘cat trees’ is truly providing them with what they would naturally enjoy doing outdoors
• Cats revel in being able to sit and observe situations, and feel that they are at a safe height
• Having multiple cat trees with high perches is particularly important in a multiple cat household – cats will get along much better with one another when they have the readily available option  to withdraw from the company of their fellow housemates

►   Window seats

• Similar to how it is important to provide cats with observational perches within the home to observe household happenings, it is just as important to ensure that your cat is able to enjoy the outdoors from a safe place; in other words, cats should have easily accessible window ledges from which they can observe the outdoors on a daily basis.
• If window ledges are too narrow for your cat to be able to comfortably sit on them, you can strategically place furniture (such as shelving) around your home so that they have a seat available to them.
• You can also purchase cat window seats that you can easily install yourself – they are inexpensive and very effective!
• Open your windows to provide your cat with fresh air and unimpeded sounds from the outdoors – just be certain that your window screens are secure and strong before doing so!
• Even if you are not planning to enjoy downtime in a particular room, remember to raise the window shades anyhow, so that your kitty can enjoy the view.

►   Consider providing safe ways for your cat to enjoy the outdoors

• There are many websites that allow you to build safe, esthetically pleasing outdoor cat enclosures, that work for both houses and apartments – the following links are just a few of many such sites:
• Cat Fence:  Purrfect Cat Enclosures and Cat Fences (www.purrfectfence.com/)
• Habitat Haven, The Cat’s Den, Outdoor Cat Enclosures (www.habitathaven.com)
• Harness and leash walking allows provides fresh air and exercise for the both of you
  • This is one of my personal favourites; it never fails to generate funny looks from people, and it never ceases to make me smile when my Freddy asks me for walks at the doorway ro when he comes running excitedly at the sound of his harness jingling!
• Cats actually do quite well with leash walking when a body harness is used, rather than a collar and leash, particularly if harness and leash training is started in kittenhood
• You can also purchase pet strollers that have a fine mesh and allow cats to be walked by you while enjoying the scenery and feeling safely enclosed in their stroller

►   Playmates for your cat

• Although it is easiest to ensure that cats will get along well together when they are raised together from an early age, it is still possible to introduce adult cats to one another, or to introduce a kitten to an adult cat.
• Unfortunately, even when kittens are raised together, there is never any guarantee that they will sustain a good relationship throughout their lives – cat relationships are quite volatile and are subject to change from seemingly small events and influences.
• That said, many cats do get along quite well together, and there are lots of ways you can help ensure a healthy relationship between housemates. Having a playmate helps provide social interaction and affection for your cats when you are at work or out of the home, is a constant play resource, and cats in multiple cat households often get more exercise as well.

►   Puzzle feeders and facilitating food foraging and predatory behaviours.

• Do NOT free feed your cat (have food constantly available in a bowl), because this makes food boring and facilitates obesity. Obesity will greatly decrease your cat’s quality of life.
• Leaving a small quantity of healthy treats (e.g. freeze-dried chicken) available in puzzle feeders while away from home during the day, and when in bed overnight – this allows for small feedings at your cat’s leisure and will encourage natural foraging/hunting behaviours and exercise. Puzzle feeders are also mentally stimulating.
• Another method of having your cat work for their food and which will simulate foraging, is to hide treats around the home that they can spend time searching out through the day.
• Also, toss treats across a room or down a hallway so that it becomes a game and your cat can chase and pounce on them is another great way to simulate hunting behaviour inside your home.

►   Have scratching posts available in the rooms most frequented by your cat

• Scratching is a normal cat behaviour, and having scratching posts that your cat thoroughly enjoys greatly enhances the pleasure derived from his or her daily routine.
• Incline: Some cats prefer a vertical scratching surface, others prefer horizontal, and yet others are partial to a gentle incline.
• Substrate: Some cats prefer rope, others carpeting, and some prefer simple $10 cardboard cat scratchers (which, incidentally, are available as flat, horizontal surfaces, and also as ramps of varying inclines)!
• Also,remember  that not all carpets are made equal … soft, low quality carpet does not provide good durability, and most cats prefer tougher, higher quality carpeting that they can really dig their claws into.
• Stability: A solid, wide base is paramount to having a sturdy cat scratching post.

►   Daily routines and predictability

• Cats are very much creatures of habit, and having certain key routines in their lives helps to provide them with a sense of security.
• Events that should have predictability to them include key feeding times, cleaning the litter box(es), grooming your cat, and playing time.
• On the flip side of that, it is also important to provide small novelties in their routine as well, to prevent life from becoming boring – these can include a new type of treat, a new cardboard box in the living room to play with, a brand-new toy, or some unexpected cuddle time.

►   Avoid disruptive events and sudden changes in your cat’s environment

• Routinely creating small changes to their environment allows your cat to develop coping mechanisms to deal with change, so that when real change arrives they are not entirely without the skills to deal with it.
• Make significant changes incrementally to avoid high levels of stress
• For example, if you are moving to a new home, maintain all of your cat’s routines as strictly as possible with regards to feeding times, grooming time, etc., and introduce your cat to its new environment slowly.
• Start by allowing your cat to live in one room of the home, and provide lots of familiar items to help your cat acclimatize to this new territory. Next, expose your cat to an entire floor of the new home, and then eventually allow your cat to explore the entire house.

If you implement these methods of environmental enrichment for your cat, you should have a content, sociable feline that relishes every minute of every day (of which he or she is awake!). For further reading on this topic, visit ”The Indoor Cat Initiative” (now called The Indoor Pet Initiative since its expansion to include other species), a wonderful website created by the veterinary college of Ohio State University.

The information provided in this article is for educational reference purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice and care of your veterinarian, nor medical diagnoses or treatments. All questions regarding your cat’s health should be discussed with your veterinarian. © 2011 K & J Ventures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About the Author

Dr. Koharik Arman “Dr. Ko” - Licensed Veterinarian

 

Dr. Ko is a cat lover! Although she is trained in all areas of veterinary medicine, she has sought out a professional career that allows her to work exclusively with felines.

 

While in school, Dr. Ko was a Deans Honor List Student throughout the four years of her undergraduate BSc (Bachelor of Science in Biology) degree at the University of New Brunswick, and the four years during which she completed her DVM (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine) degree at the Atlantic Veterinary College in beautiful Prince Edward Island. Dr. Ko earned many scholarships in the course of her post-graduate education, including the Bayer Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine Award. She also published an article she wrote while still a student in a medical journal, the CVJ (Canadian Veterinary Journal), in 2007.

 

A licensed veterinarian who works exclusively with cats, Dr. Ko is a member of the AAFP (American Association of Feline Practicioners), the CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Assocation), VIN (the Veterinary Information Network), and is also a certified NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker).

 

Dr. Ko continues to split her time between working in private practice at two different feline veterinary clinics, as well as writing and publishing articles on animal wellness and welfare, and, of course, dedicating herself to the continued development and expansion of the www.catdoctorko.com website and its community of cat lovers.

 

Dr. Ko is a passionate believer in the importance of preventative medicine and educating cat owners about its benefits for their cats. It was this ideal which was the motivation for the creation of the Dr. Ko website. She continues to be an advocate for the humane treatment of all animals, and of course, the health and wellness of cats everywhere!

 

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Imperial Cat 01148 Love Bug 2in1 Combo Cat Scratcher $47.18 Cat scratcher. Smaller love bug removes from the larger love bug for two times the fun. Nests compactly when not in use. Unique honeycomb surface mimics the feel of tree bark (a texture cats prefer). Kitty will scratch this and not your expensive home furnishings. Includes a bag of certified organic catnip. 100 Recyclable with cardboards. Printed with soybased inks. Dimensions: 7.75 H x 15 W x 8.75 D.

Imperial Cat 01014 Christmas Tree Hanging Cat Scratcher $22.35 The festive Christmas Tree Hang n Out Scratch n Shape is designed to satisfy a cat s vertical scratching needs. Arrives prestrung for quick and easy hanging from a door knob or other surface. Sold in a display case of 6 units. Comprised of 30 minimum recycled materials and 100 recyclable. Includes a bag of Certified Organic Catnip. Made in USA. Depth: 4 . Width: 3.25 . Height: 14.75

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Imperial Cat 01101C Giant Shapes Food Scratcher Cheese $74.36 Our Imperial Cat corrugated honeycomb scratcher sculptures provide a ton of benefits for your feline. The unique shapes promote various scratching and sleeping positions which promote a healthy lifestyle for your cat. This is a perfect alternative to declawing your cat. It is also an environmentally friendly natural scratching surface that will keep your cats claws healthy. When a cat is in it s natural environment it is drawn to tree bark for scratching its claws. Imperial Cat s Scratchers feel exactly like that to your furry friend. Unlike the popular carpeted scratching posts which may confuse your cat these scratching posts unique design helps teach your cat to stay away from valuable furniture. You can also use our pure certified organic catnip to entice your cat to the scratcher. There really is no other scratching pad like these. Your cat is guaranteed to love it. Dimensions: 12 D x 31 W x 9 H. Designed for scratching and play. Comprised of 30 minimum recycled materials and 100 recyclable. Includes a bag of Certified Organic Catnip. Made in USA. Provides your cat with a natural scratching surface to keep their claws honed and healthy. Unlike any other surface in your home so your cat will not be confused as to what he should and should not scratch.

Imperial Cat 01021 Small Christmas Tree Cat Scratcher $42.87 Our festive Christmas Tree makes the purrfect present for kitty this holiday season Designed for scratching and play. Comprised of 30 minimum recycled materials and 100 recyclable. Includes a bag of Certified Organic Catnip. Made in USA. Depth: 9 . Width: 16 . Height: 13.75

Imperial Cat 01119 Butterfly Hanging Cat Scratcher $22.4 Satisfy a cat s vertical scratching needs. Unique honeycomb surface mimics the feel of tree bark (a texture cats prefer). Kitty will scratch this and not your expensive home furnishings. Arrives prestrung for quick and easy hanging from a door knob or other surface. Includes a bag of certified organic catnip. Made from 100 postconsumer recycled paper. Printed with soybased inks. Dimensions: 15.25 H x 3 W x 4 D.

Natural Incline cat Scratcher $6.3 All natural materials come from natural and renewable resources. Includes potent north american grown catnip. Unique no-mess scratcher pads. Naturals scratcher will satisfy your cat s natural scratching instincts, while encouraging appropriate scratching behavior. Low mess design. Recyclable. Scratcher made of corrugate cardboard.Size:  10.25h x 8w x 19.25l

Go Pet Club Cat Tree 50-inch Condo Scratcher $201.51 Your cat will enjoy this durable cat tree and bed furniture. With a hanging ball toy and scratch posts covered with natural sisal rope, your cat can lounge and play in this cat furniture for hours.Color: BeigeOverall size: 28 inches wide x 26 inches long x 50 inches highBase board size: 28 inches wide x 26 inches longCondo size: 17 inches wide x 14 inches long x 10 inches highBed size: 14 inches wide x 14 inches longOne two-level stairwayPosts: Four (4)Levels: Six (6)Posts covered by natural sisal ropeCovering material: Faux furBoard material: Pressed woodEasy to assemble Step-by-step instruction and tools included

Go Pet club Cat Tree 50-inch Condo Scratcher $201.15 Your cat will enjoy this durable cat tree and bed furniture. With a hanging bed and scratch posts covered with natural sisal rope, your cat can lounge and play in this cat furniture for hours.Dimensions: 33 inches wide x 24 inches long x 39.5 inches highBase board size: 24 inches diameterCondo size: 13 inches in diameter x 12 inches highTop bed size: 13 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches highBed size: 17 inches long x 12 inches long x 4 inches highHanging toy: OnePosts: FiveLevels: SixPosts covered by natural sisal ropeCovering material: Faux furBoard material: Pressed woodStep-by-step instruction and tools includedColor: Black/beigeAssembly required

Shopzeus USA zeusd1EPST1250650 Scratch Rattle Roll Cat Scratcher Toy mouse $44.82 Scratch rattle roll cat scratcher toy mouse

Go Pet Club 50-inch Cat Tree Condo Scratcher Furniture $204.36 Go Pet Cat Club tree furniture is designed with quality durable wood and thick faux fur material. Your cat will love playing endlessly in this cat condo.Color: BlueOverall size: 32 inches wide x 25 inches long x 47.5 inches highBase board size: 27 inches wide x 25 inches longSize of condo: 17 inches wide x 14 inches long x 9.5 inches highTop of bed: 14 inches diameter x 3.5 inches highTop of perch: 14 inches wide x 14 inches longNumber of rope: OneNumber of ladder: OneNumber of posts: FiveNumber of levels: EightPosts covered by natural sisal ropeCovering material: Faux furBoard material: Pressed woodEasy to assemble with step by step instruction and tools includedAssembly required

Four Paws Products CFP16410 Super Catnip Cat Scratcher House $30.49 Cats are territorial and need their own personal place. With or without claws cats like to scratch everything they can get their paws on. Four Paws Cat Scratching Play House provides a solution for both; a perfect place for cats to hide. Dimensions: 20 L x 8.5 W x 10 H.

KONG Single Scratcher $9.99 KONG Single Scratcher Cats have the natural tendency to scratch and without proper scratching areas, cats will use anything they can dig their claws into, usually your furniture. Kong Natural Single Cat Scratcher is environmentally friendly. These scratchers are made from renewable resources and are recyclable. The cat scratcher pads are made to be reversible to extend the life of each scratcher. Each scratcher is also refillable. Instead of throwing the scratcher box away, simply purchase a refill and reuse the cat scratcher. Foster good scratching habits in your cat with a Kong single cat scratcher.

Imperial Cat 00146SB Big Cat Cat Scratcher $120.89 Wow! That's what everyone says when they set their eyes on the Big Cat Scratcher, and your cat is sure to agree. This scratcher is designed to not only complement your decor, but to offer your cat hours of scratching, lounging, and tunnel running fun. All of our Scratchers include a bag of Certified Organic Catnip. Measures approximately: 9" D x 47.75" W x 18.75" H

Scratch Lounge Double-Sided Cat Scratcher $19.99 Double-sided cat scratcher that will last much longer than typical scratchers. Made from 100% recycled materials too!

Armarkat Cat Tree Pet Furniture Condo $114.27 Your fur ball will love this cat scratcher pet condo. A durable wooden frame ensures durability. Covered in stylish faux fur Model: A5201Covering Material: Faux furCovering Color: BeigeBoard Material: Pressed woodPost Diameter: 3 inchesOverall Dimensions: 20 long x 20 wide x 52 inches highBase Dimensions: 16 inches x 16 inchesHouse Dimensions: 16 long x 16 wide x 10 inches highPerch Dimensions: 13 inches x 13 inchesEasy to assemble with step by step instructionMax Holding Weight: 20 pounds

Scratch N Sofa Cat Scratcher $6.71 Shaped like a sofa and designed to keep your cat busy for hours. Cardboard is economical and irresistable for cats. Fulfill a cats instinctive need to scratch. Add some catnip to the corrugate and cats go wild Search_Phrases: Cat Toys,Scratch N Sofa Cat Scratcher

Gingerbread House Cat Tree – brown $59.9 This large cat tree offers your kitty everything it needs for a happy indoor life! Two connected bases maximise space for wild chasing games and cosy hours of rest. A variety of platforms invite your cat to doze the time away. The hammock is bound to become your cat´s favourite napping spot! The den is perfect for retreating and watching the world go by and the top platform will give your kitty a place to feel safe and in charge. The three plush mice will invite your cat to play wild games. Due to the many levels for playing and relax time this Gingerbread Cat Tree is ideal for the household with several cats! Gingerbread House Cat Tree at a glance Dimensions 85 x 88 x 165 cm (L x W x H) Large base 65 x 35 cm Small base 40 x 40 cm 1st and 2nd level 65 x 35 cm Ladder 33 x 32 cm Hammock approx. 45 x 24 cm Den 44 x 32 x 24 cm 2 Viewing platforms with edge 35 cm diameter Removable bed wash at up to 30°C Lying tray (fish shape) approx. 41 x 27 cm 3 sisal posts 6 cm diameter L 20 cm 9 sisal posts 9 cm diameter 6 x 35 cm 2 x 30 cm 1 x 26 cm Please NoteAs with any other product please check regularly for any damage loose joints or screws and replace the item if it is damaged or defective to avoid potential injury to your pet.

Gingerbread House Cat Tree – beige $69.9 This large cat tree offers your kitty everything it needs for a happy indoor life! Two connected bases maximise space for wild chasing games and cosy hours of rest. A variety of platforms invite your cat to doze the time away. The hammock is bound to become your cat´s favourite napping spot! The den is perfect for retreating and watching the world go by and the top platform will give your kitty a place to feel safe and in charge. The three plush mice will invite your cat to play wild games. Due to the many levels for playing and relax time this Gingerbread Cat Tree is ideal for the household with several cats! Gingerbread House Cat Tree at a glance Dimensions 85 x 88 x 165 cm (L x W x H) Large base 65 x 35 cm Small base 40 x 40 cm 1st and 2nd level 65 x 35 cm Ladder 33 x 32 cm Hammock approx. 45 x 24 cm Den 44 x 32 x 24 cm 2 Viewing platforms with edge 35 cm diameter Removable bed wash at up to 30°C Lying tray (fish shape) approx. 41 x 27 cm 3 sisal posts 6 cm diameter L 20 cm 9 sisal posts 9 cm diameter 6 x 35 cm 2 x 30 cm 1 x 26 cm Please NoteAs with any other product please check regularly for any damage loose joints or screws and replace the item if it is damaged or defective to avoid potential injury to your pet.

Armarkat Cat Jungle Gym Pet Furniture Condo Scratcher $259.95 Your pet will love this cat scratcher pet furnitureDurable wooden pet furniturePet furniture covered by stylish faux fur materialModel Number: A7202Covering Material: Faux furCovering Color: BeigeBoard Material: Pressed woodPost Diameter: 3.5 inchesOverall Dimensions: 53 (L) x 22 (W) x 72 inches (H)Base Dimensions: 24 x 22 inchesHouse Dimensions: 19 (L) x 14 (W) x 12 inches (H)Perch Dimensions: 14 x 14 inchesExtra Feature: HammockEasy to assemble with step by step instructionMax Holding Weight: 60 pounds

Imperial Cat 01145B Hanging Cat Scratcher Pattern Love Bug $22.4 Satisfy a cat s vertical scratching needs. Available in two patterns. Unique honeycomb surface mimics the feel of tree bark (a texture cats prefer). Kitty will scratch this and not your expensive home furnishings. Arrives prestrung for quick and easy hanging from a door knob or other surface. Includes a bag of certified organic catnip. Made from 100pct postconsumer recycled paper. Printed with soybased inks. Dimensions: 15.25 H x 3 W x 4 D.

Kong Company Cat Toys Natural Single Scratcher $3.29 Includes Potent North American Grown Catnip. All Natural Materials Come From Natural And Renewable Resources. Unique No-Mess Scratcher Pads. Naturals Scratcher Will Satisfy Your Cat S Natural Scratching Instincts, While Encouraging Appropriate Sc Search_Phrases: Cat Toys,Cat,Dog,Dog Toy,Cat Products,Kong Company,Kong Company Cat Toys Natural Single Scratcher

Kong Company Cat Toys Natural Incline Scratcher $5.69 Includes Potent North American Grown Catnip. All Natural Materials Come From Natural And Renewable Resources. Unique No-Mess Scratcher Pads. Naturals Scratcher Will Satisfy Your Cat S Natural Scratching Instincts, While Encouraging Appropriate Sc Search_Phrases: Cat Toys,Cat,Dog,Dog Toy,Cat Products,Kong Company,Kong Company Cat Toys Natural Incline Scratcher

Natural Single cat Scratcher – Brown $3.6 All natural materials come from natural and renewable resources. Includes potent north american grown catnip. Unique no-mess scratcher pads. Naturals scratcher will satisfy your cat s natural scratching instincts, while encouraging appropriate scratching behavior. Low mess design. Recyclable.Color: Brown

Bergan Turbo Scratcher Replacement Ball (3-Pack) $20.99 Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy: 3-pack Lighted Ball replacement

52 Inch Cat Tree House $64.99 The best gift you can give your cat is the freedom to be a cat. Our purr-bearing companions have particular needs, and a few aren’t exactly upholstery-friendly. Armarkat(R) cat trees and jungle gyms offer safe, constructive outlets for a cat’s strong instinctual behaviors like clawing, climbing, pouncing and hiding. Armarkat(R) is built sturdy on strong foundations, ready to take on even the friskiest feline. Engaging designs, plush materials, irresistible scratching surfaces and smart details will have Kittycat sitting pretty and very satisfied. Match one to your cat’s personality. Your furniture will thank you. For explorers, nothing beats a few well-spaced platforms, a hideout and a hanging toy to bat around. This tree is perfect tucked away in a cozy corner or next to a favorite window. Features: . Harmonizes a cat’s natural instincts and behaviors with the home environment . Allows your cat an elevated lookout point, providing a sense of safety and security . Vertical territory offers a safe and healthy outlet for strong climbing and clawing urges . Promotes exercise and challenges athletic abilities, preventing boredom and related destructive behaviors . Built with wide tiers to accommodate rest and spirited play . Natural scratching surfaces keep nails healthy and trim . Comfortable and durable cover materials . Easy to assemble with step-by-step instructions . Neutral colors look great in any décor Item Specifications: Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 20″L x 20″W x 52″H; Post: 3″DIA; Base: 16″L x 16″W; Enclosure: 16″L x 16″W x 10″H; Perch: 13″L x 13″W Color: Beige Materials: Faux Fur, Sisal, Pressed Wood foundation Capacity: Holds up to 20 lbs.

Imperial Cat 01160 Skeleton Hanging Cat Scratcher $22.4 No bones about it the Skeleton Hanging scratcher satisfies your cat s vertical scratching needs. It comes prestrung for easy hanging from a doorknob or hook and it makes an attractive addition to Halloween home decor. Cat scratcher. Includes a bag of certified organic catnip. Made from 100pct postconsumer recycled paper. Labeled with soybased inks. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 14.5 H x 4 W x 3.25 D.

Armarkat Cat Tree Tower Pet Furniture Condo $354.41 Your pet will love this cat scratcher pet furnitureDurable wooden pet furniturePet furniture covered by stylish faux fur materialModel Number: A8001Covering Material: Faux furCovering Color: BeigeBoard Material: PlywoodPost Diameter: 3.5 inchesOverall Dimensions: 40 (L) x 33 (W) x 80 inches (H)Base Dimensions: 24 x 24 inchesHouse Dimensions: 17 (L) x 17 (W) x 12 inches (H)Perch Dimensions: two 14 x 14 inches and one 15 x 15 inchesExtra Feature: RampEasy to assemble with step by step instructionMax Holding Weight: 80 pounds

Natural Double Scratcher $5.5 All natural materials come from natural and renewable resources. Includes potent north american grown catnip. Unique no-mess scratcher pads. Naturals scratcher will satisfy your cat s natural scratching instincts, while encouraging appropriate scratching behavior. Low mess design. Recyclable.

Burlap Door Scratcher $6.44 The perfect natural fiber scratcher that fits anywhere. Hang it up on any door or lay it on the floor, cats love to scratch the woven jute and sisal fibers. Search_Phrases: Cat Vinyl Rubber Other Toys,Burlap Door Scratcher ,Ware Mfg. Inc.

Catit Ornamental Cat Scratcher – Vase $17.99 Catit Ornamental Cat Scratchers is made with a unique low-shred corn-husk and sisal combination that helps satisfy a cat’s natural scratching instinct. It features a contemporary design with a middle that holds artificial plants for a decorative look to go with any décor. Each scratcher contains a 14″ base for stability and a hollow center to place addition weight inside, such as small pebbles.*For added enticement, spray with catnip.The hourglass measures 18″. The vase measures 13 1/2″.

Catit Ornamental Cat Scratcher – Hourglass $17.99 Catit Ornamental Cat Scratchers is made with a unique low-shred corn-husk and sisal combination that helps satisfy a cat’s natural scratching instinct. It features a contemporary design with a middle that holds artificial plants for a decorative look to go with any décor. Each scratcher contains a 14″ base for stability and a hollow center to place addition weight inside, such as small pebbles.*For added enticement, spray with catnip.The hourglass measures 18″. The vase measures 13 1/2″.

42 Inch Cat Tree House $49.99 The best gift you can give your cat is the freedom to be a cat. Our purr-bearing companions have particular needs, and a few aren’t exactly upholstery-friendly. Armarkat(R) cat trees and jungle gyms offer safe, constructive outlets for a cat’s strong instinctual behaviors like clawing, climbing, pouncing and hiding. Armarkat(R) is built sturdy on strong foundations, ready to take on even the friskiest feline. Engaging designs, plush materials, irresistible scratching surfaces and smart details will have Kittycat sitting pretty and very satisfied. Match one to your cat’s personality. Your furniture will thank you. This simple tower design is perfect for a smaller space, or a cat that’s content at mid-level heights. Put it in a sunny window and create a new favorite spot. Features: . Harmonizes a cat’s natural instincts and behaviors with the home environment . Allows your cat an elevated lookout point, providing a sense of safety and security . Vertical territory offers a safe and healthy outlet for strong climbing and clawing urges . Promotes exercise and challenges athletic abilities, preventing boredom and related destructive behaviors . Built with wide tiers to accommodate rest and spirited play . Natural scratching surfaces keep nails healthy and trim . Comfortable and durable cover materials . Easy to assemble with step-by-step instructions . Neutral colors look great in any décor Item Specifications: Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 16″L x 14″W x 42″H; Post: 3″DIA; Base: 16″L x 14″W; Enclosure: 16″L x 14″W x 12″H; Perch: 14″L x 14″W Color: Beige Materials: Faux Fur, Sisal, Pressed Wood foundation Capacity: Holds up to 15 lbs.

Corrugated Single Replacement Cat Scratcher $3.04 Cardboard is economical and irresistible to cats. Fulfills a cat''s instinctive need to scratch. Add some catnip to the corrugate and cats go wild! Easy to use replacement corrugated scratchers Cardboard is economical and irresistible to cats. Fulfills a cat''s instinctive need to scratch. Add some catnip to the corrugate and cats go wild! Easy to use replacement corrugated scratchers. Allow cats to play over and over with their favorite corrugated cardboard scratch toys. Single Replacement can be used alone or with our other corrugated scratch toys for even more fun. Color: NATURAL Search_Phrases: Cat Toys,Corrugated Single Replacement Cat Scratcher

GoPetClub 48-inch Cat Tree House $166.39 This 48-inch cat condo is great place for your cat to live a scratch. This pet condo features a ladder, hammock, and a scratching post. This pet house include a rope and a ladderFive total postsEight levelsPosts covered by natural sisal ropeEasy to assemble Step by step instruction Tools for assembly includedColor: BeigeOverall size : 32 inches wide x 25 inches long x 47.5 inches highBase board size : 27 inches wide x 25 inches longSize of condo : 17 inches wide x 14 inches long x 9.5 inches high'Top of bed : 14 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches highTop of perch : 14 inches wide x 14 inches longCovering Material: Faux furBoard material: Pressed woodAssembly required

55 Cat Tree Condo House Scratcher Pet Furniture Bed-03 Over size : 55″ x 31″ x 24″ Base board size : 20″ x 22″ Max holding weight : 20LBS Covering material : Faux Fur Board material : particle board Pole diameter : sisal Easy to assemble (An instruction in box help you easy assemble) All the covering material is made entirely from recycled material so it is Earth Friendly The pole also feature natural sisal surfaces for scratching NOTE: PICK …

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