{"product_id":"smartcat-bootsies-combination-scratcher","title":"Smartcat - Bootsies Combination Scratcher","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very important for a cat to have a durable scratching post. Cats need a scratching post to help them tone their muscles, to remove old nail sheaths from their claws and to help relieve stress. The Bootsie Scratcher is made from woven sisal which is much more durable than wound sisal. This means that you will get much more use out of your scratching post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFibrous and durable woven sisal naturally inspires scratching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with an easy to set up wall mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubber feet provide stability and prevent slipping while on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe floor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can put the Bootsie's Combination Scratcher wherever your cat is scratching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 24″x 7″x2.5″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy do cats scratch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo remove old nail sheaths from the claws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo exercise and tone muscles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo relieve stress, frustration and boredom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo “warm up” for a vigorous play session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo mark territory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmartCat™ Training Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace the post in a room where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo introduce the post to your cat try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats a lure is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and at the same time teach him where to scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter your cat begins to scratch, praise him and give him a food treat. (Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and placing it at the top of the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf your cat has already been scratching a piece of furniture, place the post directly in front of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemporarily cover the previously scratched areas with a few strips of double-sided carpet tape or clear double-sided tape strips that are designed for this purpose. 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