How to Make a Cat Scratching Post Yourself

Cats need a good scratching post, and if you don’t provide him with one he’ll most likely scratch your favourite piece of furniture instead.

It isn’t hard to make a cat scratching post, some time, a hammer and some nails and a piece of timber, and carpet or sisal and you’ve got started.

So why not make a scratching pole for your cat yourself? He’ll appreciate it, and you’ll save the legs of your favourite piece of furniture.

What Are The Different Types Of Cat Scratching Post?

It’s one thing having a cat scratching post, it’s quite another to actually make him use it.

And different cats like to scratch different ways, horizontally, vertically and so on.

Here’s a good video explaining all about the different types of options for buying a cat scratching post.