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If you love cats, you probably have at least a couple of the little critters running around your home, getting under your feet and lets face it, working their way into your hearts. However, you may also be fond of your furniture and would prefer it not have claw marks, scratches and would like it to say in a "de-clawed" state. Having a cat scratch post will be essential to have in your home if you want to keep your furniture in it pre-kitty state.

Having a scratch post for your felines is also a good idea as it helps encourage them to play and have fun while at the same time serves the purpose of getting them exercise as well. Cats scratch for a number of reasons including for exercise and having fun. Most cats like to stretch and scratch upon waking from their naps - and cats do take plenty of naps. So, having a cat scratch post near their beds or favorite napping spots is a great idea.

Scratching is normal behavior and even necessary for cats. It is an intuitive behavior - one they are born knowing how to do. It allows them to shed the outer layer of their claws and to mark their territory. They have scent glands in the paw pads of their feet and by scratching a specific item or area or even person, they are telling the world, "this is my territory." You will find that even a cat who has been de-clawed will still instinctively try to scratch and some may call it a kneading type of action.

In addition to getting exercise by stretching their muscles, cats love to play and can entertain themselves for hours with the simplest of toys. Many cat scratch posts will include a small toy used for batting around. Some of these toys might also include a bit of cat nip to increase their pleasure.

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to protect your furniture and prized possessions from becoming prey to the claws of your cat is to invest in a simple scratching post. Often for as little as $20.00 you can provide your cat with a place to scratch, a way to exercise and play which in turn will also provide you with hours of entertainment by watching your feline friends have a blast. Of course, you can spend up to several hundred dollars to ensure your cats have only the best.

There are a variety of styles and sizes to fit the needs of your cat or cats. You should probably have several placed around your home. Most of the cat scratch posts will fit into any angle and can even be put into corners to save on your wall space. Most are made of cheap wood and carpet but you can also find them made of aromatic red wood to tweak your cats senses. You can hang feathers from the wood or even a ping pong ball for endless hours of kitty entertainment.

So, who can benefit from having a cat scratch post in their home or place of business? Anyone with cats! Do you have an office cat? Then you need to ensure your professional furniture stays looking its best and provide the office cat with several scratching posts for entertainment. Vet ofices can also benefit from having a variety of scratching posts. These are handy for regular office visits by felines and their owners as well as the kitties who take up permanent residence with the veterinarian staff.

It doesn't matter if you are a small apartment dweller or you have a multi bed room home in the country. Having a cat scratching post for your feline friends will make everyone's life easier and will help you maintain your furniture in its pristine condition. Most importantly, providing your cat friends with safe exercise and lots of fun hours of play will bring them closer to your heart and they will love you for it.