About Bootsie's Combination Scratcher:

Everyone knows cats love to scratch! Give kitty an appropriate scratch surface with Bootsie's Combination Scratcher. This satisfying cat scratcher can be easily mounted vertically or placed on the floor to meet any cat's preferences. Made from tough woven sisal, the scratching fabric is delightfully fibrous and won't unravel easily unlike wrapped poles and scratch pads. This ample scratch surface is designed to take up little space and can be "suggested" in just about any place your cat scratches already.

• Woven sisal is durable for many years of serious scratching
• Can be mounted vertically or used as a horizontal scratcher
• Simple to mount on the wall
• Scratcher measures 24" x 7"

Usage Instructions and Tips:

• Place the scratcher where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.
• To introduce the scratcher, try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats this is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.
• Scratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and also teach where to scratch.
• After your cat begins to scratch, offer praise and a food treat. Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and then placing them at the top of the post.
• If your cat has been scratching a piece of furniture, place the scratcher directly in front of it. Cover that area with a double-sided tape. This will help redirect your cat’s scratching activities to the scratcher. Shower lots of praise on your cat when you see them using the scratcher to reinforce this positive behavior.