why doesn't the catnip stay on top of the scratcher rather then landing on my tile floor?
2031221
Did you put the catnip on the scratcher? The stuff that comes off is the corrogated carboard that the scratcher is made out of when they scratch on it it breaks apart.
2031222
If you want to entice your cats to use the scratcher, try a catnip spray rather than the dried leaves! It will give them the aroma without the mess of the leaves. I did not need to use any catnip to lure my gang to the scratcher...just tossed a few toys on & in it and that was that!
2031223
In the 17 years that I have had my cats, that's pretty much the problem with all cardboard scratchers, as there is nothing for the dried catnip to adhere to. Thinking out loud here, I just thought of something that might solve the problem, I know that when my cats lick the scratchers to get the catnip, the moisture helps the catnip stay on the scratcher. I'm going to try using my water mister on the scratcher to help the catnip stay on the scratcher better.
2031224
I usually don't give my cat catnip. But when she is scratching on her approved scratcher I praise her and tell her what a good kitty she is while she is scratching. She loves the praise and scratches the approved scratcher even more. She hardly scratches the furniture any more unless she is really really upset.
2031225
Because there's no solid filling in the middle of the scratch material. If you look straight down from the top, you should be able to see openings. Basically, the catnip filters through the top layer, then falls through the middle and then filters through the bottom layer onto the floor.
1662833
It has the ability but might be tricky. I just have mine on the floor. Try the double sided tape for cats too. Those really work.
1009258
Ours stuck on perfectly and has not come down. Our tiles are very smooth and even, so I think that if you aren't sticking it to an even or smooth surface, it might not work. I would suggest trying some Command double sided waterproof strips and using those to get it to stay up. Here is a pic of the strips I'm talking about ...http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=SSSSSufSevTsZxtUO8_GlxmGevUqevTSevTSevTSeSSSSSS--
1405277
Clean the window make sure everything is dry and just follow directions in the box.. Sometimes I have issues with suction cups too, not sure why.. Once you get it to stick don't take it off. And, it might not work as well for heavier cats, our cat is very light.
2095445
Hmmm, some cats do not respond to catnip. Two of my cats really like the scratcher and catnip, but one of them does not and prefers a vertical surface scratcher and uses two scratching posts - one with carpet and the other with sisal. There must be something about the feel of the gel mat that attracts your cat. You might want to try a different type of scratcher and put away the gel mat temporarily.
1669493
My cat did get her nails stuck in the mesh a couple times. After two or three times getting stuck (and being able to release herself) she learned not to scratch it anymore. I would recommend putting a towel or something for her/him to claw at instead of the mesh, once they learn better.
1388236
I've personally had a problem with my cat (who used to tip over her water dish) playing with the water ejected from this fountain, as well. She'll stick her head under the stream, physically hit the water, etc., which gets water everywhere. We have two different styles (this and the original), and she doesn't play in the original. I think it's because the water stream created by the original protrudes from the unit less, which prevents her from dunking her noggin in it.
840502
No. This slides around (not crazy but scoots around) when my cat plays with it and she is 13lbs. It doesn't flip over. I keep it more towards a corner and that helps. We have hard wood floors and it hasn't scratched them.
1533024
Usually my cats sit on one end and scratch on the other. Otherwise it may move some on our vinyl flooring if the cat isn't on it. Over the years, we keep buying more of these as the cats love them for scratching and for lounging on.
1533026
If sitting on it while scratching stays put; but moves if kitty gets vigorous with it and is not on it.
1533025
Only have experience with the scratcher on the carpet. It stays put because of the cats weight on it. It does look like it should be inside of something. Looks like a refill scratcher.
973226
Good question. It is really too small for my cats to sit on and they usually jump right to the top. Sometimes they scratch it. The scratching post is hard for them to reach. Both sit on the top and look out the window, which is what I got it for.
2025285
It goes in a circle, but it changes direction at random. The main appeal of it (for my cat at least) is that it is hiding under the cloth, at least partially. If it bumps into the cat, it will try for a short time to keep going, but then it will go the other direction. The toy does not move around the room, so it can't get stuck underneath dressers or couches.
1204626
You have to make sure that the cat's claws are trimmed first and then make sure that the tip is down far enough to really grasp the base of the claw (with claws extended). Also - lots of glue, while messy, is key. Good luck!
1805901
As long as the screen is secured in the window it is hard to knock it out of place. The cat would have to use a lot of force for that to happen.
1266596
My cat just stands entirely on top of it, or braces his back legs against it so it doesn't slide. You could probably try putting something heavy inside or one of those non-slip mats for rugs underneath it!
653771
Try putting something under it that won't slide backwards if you have hardwood floors or tile hope that helps