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Scratching Posts and Pads

Your Guide to Cats reviews various brands of scratching posts and pads, with different textures and inclinations, since cats need a variety of both to suit their scratching/exercise needs.
Cosmic Alpine Scratcher
The Cosmic Alpine Scratcher is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach a kitten appropriate scratching. Adult cats enjoy it too, as it offers a variation between horizontal and vertical scratching surfaces. I like it because its reasonable cost makes it perfect for a first-time cat scratcher.
Paradise Tree for Cats
The Paradise tree provides hours of scratching pleasure on sisal-covered posts with the bonus of a comfy hammock for snoozing.
Cosmic Alpine Scratcher
The Cosmic Alpine Scratcher utilizes a slant and its corregated scratching surface (replacements available) is a favorite for cats who really want to "dig in" to their scratcher. It comes with a package of catnip which can be rubbed onto the surface to make it more attractive to cats.
Intergrooved Scratching Posts
The Intergrooved scratching post lives up to its advertised qualities in every way, and promises to provide many years of healthful exercise to the lucky kitties who own one.

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