Cats need to scratch to mark their territory and, incidentally, keep their nails always sharp in case they should ever use them. An object that we can provide for this purpose is the scraper, but of course, those found in the markets can have a very high price, so ... Why not do it at home?
In this article we explain how to make homemade cat scratchers, in an easy way, and with very cheap materials.
Cardboard scraper
There are many things a cat can use as a scratching post, like rugs, cardboard boxes… Wait, what if we put it together? This scraper would be made as follows:
- Get two cardboard boxes large enough for your cat to fit well.
- Now cut one of them into strips about 10cm.
- Once i am, stick those strips inside the box that you have left intact.
- Finally you can wrap both the outside and the inside of the box with some rugs old.
Wood scraper
But if what you are looking for is a scratcher that is really resistant and that also lasts a lot, then you can choose to make a wooden scratcher. To do this, you must get a wooden post that is about 15-20cm wide and about 45cm high, and a square table of the same material about 5cm thick and 35-40cm wide.
Once you have it, you just have to place the post right in the center of the board, mark it with a pen or marker, and glue it with superglue. To make it look more beautiful, both for you and your cat, I recommend wrap it with raffia rope about 0,5cm thick, or with a doormat. You can also stick it with superglue.
Image - The Faun and Basajaun
So now you know, in a matter of no time you will have a homemade scratching post for cats.