{"id":662502,"date":"2024-10-15T11:11:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=662502"},"modified":"2024-11-06T21:31:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T02:31:55","slug":"best-cat-scratching-post-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/best-cat-scratching-post-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Cat Scratchers of 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our beloved cats scratch for all sorts of reasons, so it makes perfect sense to make sure you have at least one type of cat scratcher in your home for your cat to enjoy. While many of us might think that our cats scratch to sharpen their claws, that\u2019s not the case!<\/p>\n
Cats use scratching as a way to release stress, to help stretch and flex their bodies, and to leave a scent and visual mark on their territory \u2014 a.k.a. your couch. Scratching also helps remove the outer layers of their claws, which once dead, need to be removed.<\/p>\n
So, there are all sorts of reasons that your cat is going to feel like having a scratch, and as good cat parents, it\u2019s up to us to provide opportunities that don\u2019t involve ruining your soft furnishings.<\/p>\n
A quick look at popular cat shopping sites will reveal a staggering number of options when it comes to cat scratchers. But how do you know which one is going to suit your cat? That\u2019s where our reviews come in!<\/p>\n
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