While some cat scratching posts offer just that, some are equipped with much more, like places to lounge and climb or attached toys for entertainment. Consider your cat’s personality and the size of the post to determine if you want a basic version, a maxed-out model, or something in between. Age is also a factor, since kittens or young cats are more likely to interact with scratchers that have toy accessories, whereas an older cat may prefer a floor scratcher or something they can stretch out across. If the Diogenes Scratching Barrel isn’t quite big enough for your cats, then take a look at the larger Natural Paradise Scratch Barrel. The larger base plate, and heavy weight makes this very stable, and suitable for even the most energetic cats.

Fair Mare innovates and manufactures unique horse scratching post solutions, designed to promote equine happiness and well-being. Keep Your Horse Happy Here’s what I mean: my scratching post was sunk 4 feet into the ground and take a look at what’s happened to it in the softer ground of Spring and early Summer:If you want to discourage your horse from using certain locations to scratch, like fence boards, install the DIY scratching board close by so that they can easily use it. When they realize how well it works and begin to use it consistently, you can move it to a different location away from the fence. The cosy, enclosed den will help make your cat feel safe and secure, and the soft removable cushion will give them a comfortable place to curl up and sleep. The cushion is washable too (up to 30°C). The itchier the horse, the worse the damage becomes, rubbing away or pulling out mane and tail hairs. Scratching on unsafe objects also risks scrapes, cuts, or eye injuries. Rubber mats are extremely budget-friendly and easy to use. You can cut most of them with scissors. The material. Most rubber mats are fairly thin, so use extra screws to install them and add washers to spread the surface area and eliminate tearing. DIY Horse Scratching Post Option 5: Microfiber Chenille Horses love to rub and scratch away their itches. Your horse will use anything handy to relieve an itch, like trees, fence posts, or even you! Why not give them a scratching station instead? This DIY scratching board for horses is easy to build, inexpensive, and gives your horse a perfect scratching solution. What Is a Scratching Board for Horses?

Having a scratching option available for your animals also reduces any potential injury, as it tries to scratch with available resources. Affordable, Long lasting Horse Scratcher The Cozy Pet Deluxe Multi Level Cat Tree is one of a range of cat activity centres that Cozy Pet sell. This particular model is the CT04, and is ideal if you’re looking for a cheap multi-level cat tree which doesn’t break the bank. To get the look shown here, you’ll want plain, flat handle brushes like these, which came from a local hardware store: The Kerbl Dolomit Cat Tree is unlike most cat trees, as it is designed for wall-mounting, and doesn’t touch the floor. It has a total of 5 sleeping areas, as well as a long scratching post.When horses scratch each other, they not only reach itchy places they can’t get on their own. Mutual grooming is a strong relationship-building behavior for your horse and helps strengthen the bonds in their herd. The Ancol Acticat Fat Boy Scratching Post is, as the name suggests, a big and sturdy scratching post. At 70cm high and with a 24cm diameter pole it is suitable for even the largest cat breed such as Maine Coons and Persians, and will let them stretch out fully when they use it. There are also multiple sisal-wrapped scratching posts – 11 in total, giving your cat lots of opportunity for scratching and sharpening their claws. Standing a whopping 219 cm tall, it has a very large 27 cm diameter, and will make your cat think you have a large tree growing inside your home! Not only can your cat climb right to the very top if they so desire, but there are also 2 wooden platforms which have soft and comfortable beds attached. Please note any postage costs including initial postage charges and those incurred when returning your item(s) will be at your own expense except in the case of faulty item(s)

The Diogenes Scratching Barrel is a barrel covered in sisal, with 3 round entrances leading to sleeping dens. The lower den has a soft padded sleeping area, and has a connecting passage leading to the second level which makes it great for games of hide and seek. Each of the 3 dens also has a small toy with little bells to give your cat something to play with. The DIY horse scratching board works outdoors, too. Here, place it near the areas your horse already scratches. The scratching post itself is wrapped in natural sisal, and the 3 platforms are made from natural, untreated plywood. The plush beds are attached with Velcro strips, so are easily removed for cleaning (wash up to 30°C).

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The sleeping platforms are 40 cm in diameter, so should be big enough for almost every cat, although the cat cave is probably more suited to small and medium sized cats. All deliveries within mainland England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are via a parcel or courier service between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday – Friday. We do not dispatch on weekends or bank holidays.

Cats can scratch to gain attention and then learn that scratching certain things like your prized furniture gets them the attention they want. That’s why it's important to not pay it any attention when they're clawing at things you don’t want it to. Body Wraps Fly Rugs Turnout Stable Under Rug Fleeces & Coolers Stable Sheets Exercise & Competition Stretch Hoods Shoulder Guards Accessories Numnahs & Saddle Pads None of my horses like being groomed with a stiff curry like this, but it’s perfect for a scratching post, or affixing to the side of barn, or along the top of a railing or stall door. If you have more than one cat, a larger tower with multiple levels and sleeping places will mean all your furry friends can find somewhere to rest and play. Install the board by driving a screw at each corner. You can also use nails, but screws make it easy to remove and reposition the board later. Other Scratching IdeasThe RIght Angle Scratcher is another Fair Mare product perfect for your horses, goats, sheep, cattle and other furry friends that may need scratching assistance. Let us help you, keep your horses happy. The Vesper V-Tower Cat Tree is a stylish cat tower from the Vesper range of cat furniture. Vesper are part of the Hagen group, who also produce the well-known Cat-It range of products. Encourage your cat to use vertical and horizontal scratch posts until you find out which one your cat likes the most. Champion-Outdoor Charles Owen Chatham Cotswold Raw Crafty Ponies Crew Clothing Elico Equilibrium Equestrian Equine America Firefoot Foran Gallop