Animal Stuff Inc. The Scruff Jr. Cat Condo and Scratcher

Animal Stuff Inc. - The Scruff Jr. Condo and Scratcher

Cat furniture is a perfect addition to any feline friendly home. It not only provides your kitty with a comfortable space all its own, but also serves as a place for your cat to stretch and relax. More importantly, cat scratchers and furniture provide them a place to perform their innate scratching behaviors.

The Scruff Jr. cat condo features an interior hole underneath the posts which allows your cat his or her own private resting and sleeping area. The Scruff Jr. has 3 posts, two with plush carpet and the other covered in sisal rope-a favorite scratching surface of cats everywhere. The Scruff Jr. cat condo is ideal for multiple cats of all ages. Multiple reclining and scratching areas with a stair step design that appeals to older or infirm cats. The condo lid is removable for cleaning and shipment. Cats will love to watch the world go by perched atop their very own special cat condo. Sturdy wood construction covered with plush commercial cut-pile carpeting. Choice of flat or curved top sleeping shelf.

Size/Dimensions:

• Height: 46"
• Condo Size: 18" x 18"x 12"
• Shelves: 11" x 17"

Why cats need to scratch

Cats scratch for a variety of reasons, none of which are to be nasty, destructive or "disobedient". Scratching is a necessary and natural activity that tones and stretches the muscles and ligaments that run from the cats paw all the way down the spine. It also relieves stress, removes old nail sheaths from the claws and marks territory-all activities that cats do in the wild.

If the thought of a cat scratching your furniture, carpets, bed or any other household item sends chills down your spine, you may want to reconsider choosing a cat as your companion.

Providing a proper outlet for your pet to scratch is imperative for making you and your pet happy and creating a peaceful home. Unfortunately, in the United States declawing is still legal and is done mainly out of convenience for the owner. Many people believe that declawing is a simple and routine procedure. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Declawing is a major and very painful surgery. It can handicap the cat physically, socially and psychologically for the rest of its life, predisposing the cat to certain temperament and behavior problems such as shyness, biting and litter box avoidance. By regularly trimming your cat's nails and offering a suitable scratching target you are providing a natural outlet for a normal, healthy behavior and you will be rewarded with a content and confident companion.

From a cat's point of view, claws are not optional. Claws are an integral part of a cat's "catness." No cat wants to be declawed. For more information about the consequences of declawing and the many humane alternatives click here.