Despite having a better reputation of being moody and unfriendly pets, cats are actually quite the opposite.  In many cases, they are very playful and will engage the owners in playful activity for as long as you can entertain them.  For people who keep their cats inside, you will definitely be needing toys as well as other pieces of equipment that can keep your cat entertained so that they will stay away from the objects you do not want them to play with.

One key thing you can buy for your cat is a cat scratcher.  As you probably already know, cats have claws and they love to use them to scratch up just about anything they can find.  They actually like to target furniture, especially wooden pieces that can scratch very easily.  A cat scratcher is really just a platform that the cat can use to scratch whenever they feel playful.  It will take a little bit of training for you to get them to go to that area whenever they want to play but after they become familiar with it, they will almost always go to the cat scratcher whenever they feel like scratching.

Cat scratcher can either be in the form of a plank, a platform, a post or column, or a multifunction bed.  The multifunction units are particularly impressive because they can be used for sleeping and whenever the cat feels in a playful mood, it has sections that allow and accommodate scratching.

As a cat owner, you need to remember that scratching is a natural behavior of cats.  They scratch to mark territory, get exercise or just have fun.  While it may be undesirable where your furniture is concerned, it is definitely something you should accommodate by getting them a cat scratcher.

Here are some popular models that you can consider buying for your cat.  As you can see, the prices are very reasonable:

  • PETCO Sisal Scratcher – $16.79
  • PETCO Cat Double Wide Cardboard Scratcher – $9.97
  • Cosmic Catnip Alpine Scratcher – $12.97
  • Petlinks system Dream Curl Curvy Two-Surface Scratcher – $19.69
  • Kitty Hoots Scratchn Play Ramp – $13.97

Keep your cat entertained and busy by investing in a good, durable cat scratcher.  Not only will your cat be appreciative, but so will you when your furniture gets a break from the cat scratching!  After all, it’s much cheaper to get a cat scratcher than replace your damaged furniture.