Whisker notes

Short, practical notes on scratching, climbing and play.

Why do cats need a scratching post?Scratching is as natural to a cat as grooming. A scratching post doesn't stop it — it moves it somewhere you don't mind.How to get a cat to use a scratching postMost cats take to a new post within a week if it is in the right spot and more fun than the sofa.Setting up an 80-inch wall-mounted cat treeA floor-to-ceiling tower goes up without drilling — as long as you measure first.