will this post work for a cat who scratches on door frames?
511130
The post is covered with woven sisal so if your cat likes that texture it would probably work. Your cat may be using the door frame because it gives him a full stretch which this post will also do. I hope this information helps.
511131
I have six cats, and they always scratch the sofa and love seat, since it was getting old and tore up, I never really cared. I just bought a new sofa and I don't want them to tear it up, I started looking for a scratching post that was big enough for them, I had post before that would fall over and wasn't very sturdy. This one is big and sturdy, and they use it instead of my new sofa.
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If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this helps! Good luck to both of you!!! If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this... » Read More If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this helps! Good luck to both of you!!! « Show Less
511133
My Miko still scratches on other things, but not much. He uses the post the majority of the time. He also likes door frames but hasn't done any real damage to the frames.
511134
I think so, that is one of the reason we got it. One of our boys was reaching up to scratch on our door frame and now he reaches up and stretches out on this instead. you might find that putting it near his or her favorite door frame to entice them works but we didn't have to do that. Once they sniffed around it and figured it out they loved it.
511135
I buy ours from Top Cat Products, great product, no bad odors and made in the USA
511136
Probably. If your cat seems to like the solid, long vertical surfaces of a door frame, this would be the closest thing, and the fact that it's sisal covered should make it more appealing than a door frame. If I had this problem, I would get this and keep a squirt bottle handy. Praise him when he uses the post, squirt him when he uses the door frame.
511137
Hmmm... possibly, especially if the cat likes to stretch upwards to scratch. My experience has been that it's very hard to tell what a cat will do on any given day! Best wishes!
511138
I use this post for all cats in our rescue. I apply cat nip and they love it. I have it in kitten rooms and it is sturdy enough for very large cats. Cats need to scratch and this scratcher gives them the height they need to get a good stretch for their muscles. Before we had a building we had all cats in one location using this post. 40 cats scratched on 4 posts for over a year and they showed only a little wear. Not one has ever fallen over. The cats love them. It looks much better that the sisal rope scratchers that end up with the rope unraveling pretty quickly.
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I keep my against a wall or in a corner (two walls). I also made sure I had an 'L' shaped base. For a while I had a large 'infinity' shaped scratching post thing that was heavy and I place it inside like a ramp. If your joints are loose, a little electrician's tape can help, or make a joint frozen. Consider also a heavy weight on the base frame for a week or two 'til the cat forgets about knocking it over. Hope this helps.
771501
It's a very thick rubber. Of course a scratching post nearby might solve the issue.
1705499
My nepgew put the cat door on several wooden doors in his house. Guess it shoukd work n that one sheet ? Wood back wall of yours.
560046
Yes, if the place where you install it doesn't slide past another door, then it would work. It's about an inch thick, so it might be perfect for a dog that's scratching
498320
It will. After I started using this thing my cat stopped scratching and banging at the door.
2262879
I think this one would be to strong for a cat. They do make them for chickens and small animals. That may be a better choice. You can also put a mat down made for cats by the door. They will get a mild shock and learn to stay away from the door. Good luck.
1761393
Yes, if your cat is small to average sized. I have a small adult cat who loves it, and a very large adult cat who uses the scratch posts, but isn't a fan of climbing. He might fit, but he's never tried to lay down up there.
971081
Hi Heather...Have you tried rubbing some cat nip on it? The dry kind not the spray...I also use packing tape( the type you use to seal packing boxes) on the edges of my couches...helps somewhat... also try placing the post near the furniture they scratch most...good luck. I have 5 furry boys and I am grateful that at 3 like this post. I have a larger model post that you can lie flat on the floor or lay it against the sofa that one of the other cats like..and the last but not least one who will not use anything but my leather chairs.
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I have had my two cats wearing soft paws for years and they still use their scratching posts and they have about 4 of them. they use them all. It gives them pleasure to feel like they are scratching. So my answer to you is--- Do not get rid of their scratching posts!
89474
Yes the scratching posts are made of tight sisal, my cats use them often and so far they are in great shape. Both of my cats are over 13# and they will fit is all places, however I did put a circular bed on the high platforms to hold in the cat parts the drip over the sides. The cats don't seem to care about seeping over, but I thought it looked more comfortable with a little catch all rim...so to speak.
2255516
Would have to check that at home tonight, but I don't know if I have the original box measurements. I don't recommend this cat scratch post. Too light weight and my cat couldn't care less for it.
1852131
My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably add a third one at the door to my home office from the hallway. My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably... » Read More My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably add a third one at the door to my home office from the hallway. « Show Less
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Yes, I am 99.9% sure it can, and the openings to get through should be fine. It is a nice tower for them. I had a 25lb. cat own me (grin) that would have been fine on it if things had been better for him. My current owner (cat) is on it a lot, but the scratching post part isn't as appealing as I thought.If you are considering a high end purchase for them, if you haven't looked into it, look into the Litter Robot...it'll be good for all of you. Be well, and I hope that helped.
750229
probably could happen, but it is pretty thick, I have a cat who tries to scratch at it here and there and it's fine so far.... FYI the couch does come with repair patches in case it happens, for the price it's worth the risk for me ... it's sort of a fabric topping on the surface so it's sturdier than I thought it would be
1512157
Depends on the cat. Otherwise not easily it will after a while tho. The cat will most likely get stuck in the material then rip it open when trying to claw at it.
1895846
Yeah my cat scratched all over it and its fine. Very solid like a tablet. Its would be almost impossible to scratch it