Make Your Own Cat Scratching Post

Make sure the whole thing is solid and sturdy.

Make your own cat scratching post.

Making a homemade scratching post is much easier than you think. While the body of your scratching post will be made primarily of cardboard it has to have a base to build around. Though i often live in my own world i did finally realize just how ratty they kitty s scratching post had gotten. It is best to start to making a cat scratching post from the base and work upwards.

Place the scratching post in the center of the base. Square and circular wood poles are available at any hardware store and range between 1 and 3 depending on the size. And since we cat owners can t have nice things why not make nice things scratch able. Cover the post with your scratch material and attach as described for the base.

Whether it be rope or board. But all your time and effort will be for naught if the scratcher can t stand up to kitty s claws. This is where sisal comes in. Attach it to the base by using one screw on each face of the post.

With these two notions in mind i set about making a scratching post that i could attach to the side of our ikea couch. Put the base upside down carpeted side facing the post on top of the post. This scratching post option offers your kitty a fun way to exercise and keeps her from shedding her nails on the stair treads instead. The first thing you have to do is to have the design clear and make your own sketch.

And when i realized that 4 cats have been going to town on this thing for over 2 5 years i realized it was time to invest in 12 of rope and get this sucker prepared for the next 2 5 years. By making your own diy cat scratching post you re hoping to save money. Once you know how to make a cat scratching post it won t be long before your furry cat discovers her fun new accessory most likely she was watching you build it the entire time anyway. Why buy cat scratching posts when you can make your own from inexpensive materials.

Then flip the base around so it is on the ground with the post on top. Secure a dangling cat toy to the new scratching post to entice your cat to try it out. Attach the post to the base. Attach the scratching poles firmly to the base and wrap them with either carpet or sisal rope.

It s cost efficient and durable making it an excellent material to choose for your cat scratching post. That s where a wood pole will come in handy.