If you're a cat owner, you will probably have a few scratched cushions or sofa sleeves caused by your cats. But did you know scratching isn't just mischievous behaviour? You shouldn’t blame them because they scratch to keep their claws sharp and release their stress, just like human stretching ourselves. According to the ASPCA, providing suitable scratching surfaces helps keep your cat mentally and physically healthy—and your furniture intact!
So, instead of being a ‘bad’ owner, here is a simple solution. Just give your cats a joyful scratcher to let them enjoy scratching.
When Do Cats Actually Use a Cat Scratcher?
Daily Stretching and Nail Maintenance
Cats frequently scratch right after waking up. Like human needs to brush our teeth and wash our face, a comfortable cat scratch nearby helps them stretch out fully and sharp their claws to start a good day.
Playtime and Rest
It is wasting area to have both cat trees and cat scratcher separately. So, as a clever designer, we combine those functions together. PawPawUp provides a multi-layer Cat Scratcher, so your cats can climb, scratch and take a break all in one place.
Saving Your Furniture
If you want to keep your sofa from the cats’ claws, simply put a scratch close to where they like to scratch. A well-designed cat scratcher can pull your cat’s focus and keep them from your precious furniture.
Choosing the Right Cat Scratcher: What Matters?
· Materials Cats Love
Choosing the right cat scratcher material is like choosing the right food materials for your dinner receipt. According to the research published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the article states that cats strongly prefer sisal scratchers to fulfill their daily activities. Thus, our cat scratcher is made from natural sisal fibers to provide a wonder scratch experience for you cats.
· Height and Stability
Your cat is longer than you expected. When they are scratching, they will reach their full length. The scratchers around 60–80 cm high is the prefect length. Stability is important as well, cats don’t like unstable surfaces
· Multi-Function vs Single Purpose
Cats get bored easily if the place is only for scratching, just like you won’t watching a single movie over and over again. Modern cat scratchers often combine different function into one place to let your cats entertained for hours without moving.
Common Buying Mistakes to Avoid
· Picking a too small scratcher
Small scratcher pads might attract your cats’ interests at the beginning but won’t last for a long time. Soon, your cat will lose interest, and your furniture will be in danger.
· Picking a too short scratcher:
Cats like to put their claws on something comfortable while scratching. If the scratcher is too short, so can’t give your cats what they want. They will probably walk away from them.
· Prioritizing style over function:
If a scratcher looks good, it doesn’t mean much to your cat. Cats don’t have the same aesthetic as humans, they need scratchers that feel good under their paws and last a long time.
· Not considering multiple cats:
When you have more than one cat, small or weak scratchers might cause fights. It's better to choose big scratchers that have room for more than one cat.
Real-World Effectiveness: What Users Say
Most cat owners find out the improvements of their cat destructive behaviour after introducing the cat scratcher. Surveys from Catster Magazine found that over 90% of cat parents observed an 80–90% reduction in furniture scratching once a proper scratcher was provided.
Customer reviews at PawPawUp back this up. Our top selling cat scratchers(https://pawpawup.com.au/collections/cat-scratcher) keep a high rating of 4.5/5 stars. We combine durable materials, stable bases, and multi functions into one design to provide a good user experience.
Tips for Getting Your Cat to Love Their Scratcher
- Set the cat scratcher near your cat's favourite resting or scratching spots.
- Drop some catnip or small treats on the scratcher to grab their attention.
- Add some fun cat toys round the scratcher to make your cats’ playtime fun
Recommendations
The cat scratcher not only saves your precious furniture from your cats’ claws, it helps and improves your cat's day-to-day joy and health. So, it’s important to pick a suitable cat scratcher with the right material and size. By combining your cats’ resting places and playing areas together, our multi functions cat scratchers help your cat find a new favourite spot.
If you're curious about sizes, features, or real-user reviews, visit our cat scratcher collection page to choose the most suitable cat scratcher. Don't wait until your sofa is shredded! Give your cat a place to fulfill their natural scratching instincts and bring peace back into your home. Check out our top-rated cat scratcher selection at PawPawUp today!