Cats
- ‘how Do I Teach My Cat To Use The Cat Flap?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Last week feline behaviour specialist Nicky Trevorrow returned to our national Facebook page to answer questions on cat behaviour. Here are some of the queries she answered: Question: How do I get my Billy to come in through the cat flap? We've had...
- ‘why Does My Cat Dribble?’ And Other Feline Behaviour Faqs
It’s that time again – every two weeks a feline expert at Cats Protection takes over our Facebook page to answer your cat care questions. This week it was the turn of behaviour specialist Nicky Trevorrow. Here are just some of the cat behaviour questions...
- How To Make A Cat Tent
Cats like to have plenty of places around the home to hide. It helps to make them feel safe and secure, especially if something makes them feel anxious or scared, such as fireworks or unfamiliar visitors. A cardboard box is a great hiding place – and...
- Boredom Busters For Your Cat
This post has been written by our Behaviour Manager, Nicky Trevorrow Spring is upon us, although there’s still a bit of chill in the air. Cats that have been mostly ‘hibernating’ indoors for the winter will be thinking of venturing outside...
- ‘why Does My Cat Overgroom?’ And Other Behaviour Questions
Do you ever wonder why your cat behaves in a certain way? On Monday we hosted our first live Facebook Q&A of the year with Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow. Nicky was answering our supporters’ behaviour-related questions – here are just a few...
Cats
How to make a scratching post
Cats scratch for two reasons; to keep their claws in good condition and as a communication signal. A scratching post provides exercise for your cat and allows them to maintain their claws.
Our Mansfield Adoption Centre was donated these great homemade scratching posts which has inspired this blog post.
You need something heavy which can be used as the base (the post photographed uses a compact grade laminate tile). The base should be strong enough so that your cat can lean against it without it wobbling.
You also need a tall, sturdy log or cylindrical wood offcut to use as the post. Make sure the wood is safe for cats and hasn’t had any treatments or varnish. The post should be at least 60cm tall so that the cat can fully stretch.
Securely screw the post into the base. Cover the post with a scratching material – carpet samples or offcuts should be just fine. Make sure you position the carpet so the thread is vertical, allowing the cat to scratch downwards. Attach using cable ties.
Cats like to stretch and scratch after they wake up so try placing the scratching post near to where they sleep!
If you like this, why not check out our blog posts on how to make a cat tent from a t-shirt or how to make cat-shaped healthy biscuits?
- ‘how Do I Teach My Cat To Use The Cat Flap?’ And Other Behaviour Faqs
Last week feline behaviour specialist Nicky Trevorrow returned to our national Facebook page to answer questions on cat behaviour. Here are some of the queries she answered: Question: How do I get my Billy to come in through the cat flap? We've had...
- ‘why Does My Cat Dribble?’ And Other Feline Behaviour Faqs
It’s that time again – every two weeks a feline expert at Cats Protection takes over our Facebook page to answer your cat care questions. This week it was the turn of behaviour specialist Nicky Trevorrow. Here are just some of the cat behaviour questions...
- How To Make A Cat Tent
Cats like to have plenty of places around the home to hide. It helps to make them feel safe and secure, especially if something makes them feel anxious or scared, such as fireworks or unfamiliar visitors. A cardboard box is a great hiding place – and...
- Boredom Busters For Your Cat
This post has been written by our Behaviour Manager, Nicky Trevorrow Spring is upon us, although there’s still a bit of chill in the air. Cats that have been mostly ‘hibernating’ indoors for the winter will be thinking of venturing outside...
- ‘why Does My Cat Overgroom?’ And Other Behaviour Questions
Do you ever wonder why your cat behaves in a certain way? On Monday we hosted our first live Facebook Q&A of the year with Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow. Nicky was answering our supporters’ behaviour-related questions – here are just a few...