DIY scratching posts repair

In detail: DIY scratching posts repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The instincts of a wild animal are characteristic of a cat, even the cutest and fluffiest lump has claws that need care. In nature, wild cats "manicure" their fingers on tree trunks, dry grass, stones or soil, pets use their teeth, which is not entirely natural. Houses, posts, rugs and other accessories are not cheap pleasure, so consider an alternative - a scratching post for cats with our own hands, how to make it and what you need for this.

Like humans, cat claws grow actively throughout their life. Women with a gorgeous manicure will not understand such "barbaric" procedures for nail care, but cats regularly "cut" them on hard surfaces. In the absence of a scratching post, the cat "takes into circulation" upholstered furniture, carpets, furniture legs, children's toys, outerwear and warm clothes. Of course, damage to the owner's property is not a way out of the situation, but you cannot deprive the pet of the opportunity to grind its claws - it is fraught with:

Cracked and chipped claws - it hurts, more painful than an everted nail in a person.

Inability to climb trees and vertical surfaces - for a domestic cat is not particularly relevant, but still the pet feels inferior, as a result of stress - the cause of all diseases.

Discomfort when walking - long claws deliver a sharp stabbing pain with every step, at first the cat suffers, then begins to limp.

Inversion of the claw - Physiologically, the claw grows in an arc and is subsequently stuck into the pad of the finger - pain, inflammation, constant injury.

Sprain - if a cat with unkempt claws is forced to jump, the impact from the landing is not absorbed by all muscles, but only by the ligaments of the paws. It is unlikely that it will come to ruptures, but painful stretching is an absolutely logical consequence.

Video (click to play).

In addition to the above, unkempt claws lose their sharpness, at the same time deprive the cat of protection. If other animals live in the house, the cat does not have to scratch, but it is inhumane to deprive her of her confidence in safety.

If your cat regularly walks outside, the issue of purchasing a scratching post fades into the background. The more important aspect is the control over the condition of the claws. Running away from the dog or sorting out the relationship with fellow cat may lose its claw or break it off under the base. A spoiled "manicure" is a solid reason for isolation from the street.

Every pet wants to be good, if your cat spoils furniture and things, this is not harmfulness or bad temper, but an oversight and frivolous attitude towards the pet's needs.

The types of scratching posts are distinguished based on the design and material of manufacture. The optimal shape is a column, the material is a coarse twine, an example in the photo. However, when you walk into a pet store, you realize that progress has gone far beyond standards.

In a global sense, they are distinguished:

By form - pole, ring, floor rug, hanging rug.

By material - made of wood, twine, rough cardboard, fabric.

By design - "town", with a house, toys, bridges, shelves, tiers, or all together.

By size - in the middle (up to 1 m in height), large, monolithic (the structure is attached to the walls and to the ceiling).

Let us immediately determine if one cat lives in the house, it makes no sense to talk about large structures. For a couple or pride, layered options are worth considering.

There are no inactive cats, if your pet sleeps for days and refuses to play - this is an alarming symptom. A healthy cat plays with great pleasure, climbs poles and jumps on blocks.

1. The free height of the post for grinding claws should be at least 90–100 mm, shelves, houses or couches are located higher.

2. The thickness of the column in cross section is not less than 8-10 cm.

3. The closed house should be located at the very top of the structure. Firstly, cats do not like to sleep close to the floor, and secondly, pets may decide that the house is a comfortable toilet. A house made in the form of a pipe or a ring on a scratching post is the best option if the cat does not like to climb high.

4. Beds for several cats must be located at the same height - otherwise, the animal that takes the lower place will feel restrained.

5. For insecure animals, the "scratching post" design is not suitable. The best option is several blocks, standing on top of each other, without closed structures.

6. Cats very rarely use "booths", if you settled on a model with a house, choose a bed with a through exit or windows.

7. Toys suspended on strings are not of interest to all cats. It is optimal to play with the animal if your schedule does not allow for regular entertainment - buy balls or mechanical toys for the cats.

Based on considerations of the comfort of animals and ease of leaving for the owners, durable natural materials are selected that are easy to clean:

For a house - a soft, non-electrifying fabric.

For the frame - thick corrugated cardboard, plywood, dry board. Do not use dyed, laminated, chemically treated factory raw materials.

For tightening - a fluffy rope or swords with a cross section of 0.5–1 cm. It is important that the rope does not include synthetic stretching fibers - the cat can catch with its claw and damage the finger.

Down, wool or dry straw is not suitable for stuffing. If the design provides for soft parts, it is better to use a hypoallergenic synthetic winterizer.

Do not use leather or leather substitutes for decoration, cats do not like slippery and heat-absorbing materials.

If you decide to make a cladding from a carpet, do not dry-clean it and do not wash it with detergents. It is better to rinse the material several times in water and dry it in the sun.

Be careful when choosing materials - if the "toy" shocks the cat, the animal is unlikely to want to continue using the accessory.

The easiest and cheapest manufacturing option is to find a log or a small stump of deciduous tree on the street. The bark is cleaned with a coarse brush, the log is dried in a dark place. Then a choice of:

Support the log vertically on a wide support.

Dissolve the log vertically, fix the half on a wall or stand.

The nuance is that not every cat will approve of such a model, she simply may not be interested in it, and you will not be able to force the animal to use a “handicraft” accessory.

Another economy option is a burlap wall scratching post. Burlap or a similar coarse fabric folded several times is tightly pulled onto an arbitrary frame; if desired, an old blanket can be placed inside. The scratching post is hung near the upholstered furniture, a little educational work and the cat will understand that it is impossible to sharpen claws on the sofa, but about this "joke" is possible.

An economical and durable option is a cardboard scratching post. You will need:

Pressed cardboard (ordinary boxes are made from it).

Stationery knife.

Adhesive aerosol or glue (easier and more economical with aerosol).

Glue gun and refueling material (for one-time use, the pleasure is not cheap, it is better to borrow from friends).

Decorating paper or cloth.

Ruler and pencil.

The process is not quick, but simple. We choose the shape arbitrarily.

We dissolve the sheet into strips of the desired height.

We bend the strips step by step, focusing on the internal perforation. As a result, our strip should itself roll up into a loose spiral.

We tighten the roll, re-glue it with a gun at the edges, with an aerosol in the middle.

We bring the total diameter up to 40-50 cm, fix, dry, decorate.

The round shape is the easiest to perform if you want to connect several rolls or give the structure a special shape, for an example of how to make a "fish", see the photo below.

More serious designs will require elementary skills in design, sewing, sewing, and work with an assembly tool. For example, consider a model with sun loungers at the top. If you want to make a compact corner structure, you need to either increase the base area, or additionally fix the scratching post to the wall.

You will need:

Plywood 0.8-1 cm thick.

Dry timber.

Rope or twine (a lot, depending on the height of the post). For two posts with a height of 1.5 m, you need about 60 m of twine with a cross section of 1 cm.

Plastic (lining).

Self-tapping screws, mounting stapler, drill, jigsaw, screwdriver or screwdriver.

Sandpaper.

Sharp scissors, work and office knife.

Glue gun.

Wrapping fabric.

Nylon thread if you plan to attach toys.

First you need a diagram and an estimate of the scale. Based on the required dimensions, we prepare the required amount of materials.

The base and the frame of the sun loungers are cut out of plywood, we grind the blanks, remove the burrs from the cuts.

The beam is tightly wrapped with twine, we fix the material step by step with a glue gun or special staples.

Based on the size of the plywood blanks, we cut out and manufacture covers. It is advisable to provide that they are removed for washing. If the cat does not go outside, and washing is not an urgent issue, the fabric can be secured with staple staples, having previously glued the edges with a gun.

The lining is cut and bent, fastened to the loungers with a stapler.

We mark the base and fasten the pillars, then we fasten the sun beds and put on the covers.

We polish, if necessary, fix the toys and enjoy.

And finally, a few video instructions:

A scratching post with a toy will become a favorite place for a kitten to play

It is impossible to wean a cat from the instinct to sharpen its claws, it is in their genes. The owner of the animal should know why this is happening:

The claws are constantly growing, they become overgrown with a layer of hardened skin, causing discomfort to the animal during outdoor games. Therefore, the cat tries to get rid of this cover on a comfortable surface.
While the cat sharpens its claws, it takes great pleasure.
The pet marks its territory. Between the pads of the fingers are glands that secrete a secretion with a subtle scent that only animals can feel. Thus, they mark personal possessions.

It is interesting! In pet stores, you can buy special multi-colored anti-scratches that look like a manicure. But not all cats will like this innovation, and the cost of a handmade scratching post will be less.

The most common version of the scratching post is a vertical post wrapped in twine. In addition, accessories can be classified according to the following criteria.

There are a lot of options for making scratching posts; you can supplement them with interesting toys, shelves or bridges. Let's consider the principle of creating the most common structures using simple examples.

To make the most budgetary and simple scratching post pillow, you will need the following materials and tools:

cardboard or corrugated board;
stationery knife;
piece of fabric;
thick paper;
PVA;
adhesive tape.

Then do the following:

Disassemble the boxes, draw strips more than 10 centimeters wide on the surface.
Cut into strips.
Then you need to twist one strip and glue it. This will be the middle or core of the scratching post.
Then wrap all the other strips in the same way around the core, periodically securing the layers with glue or adhesive tape. Pay special attention to the last layer.
Wrap the pillow with a cloth and secure it.
Put the structure on thick paper, circle the perimeter, cut out and fix the base on the scratching post.

You can watch the video for more details on the master class.

Another budget option is a wooden scratching post. A small log or stump picked up in the forest is suitable as a base. First, the workpiece should be cleaned with a hard bristle brush and dried in a darkened room.

Further, the sequence of actions is as follows:

Wrap the workpiece with twine completely or in separate fragments.
Fasten the workpiece on a wide base, for this use corners, self-tapping screws and a drill.
Tie some interesting little toys to the top of the scratching post.

Ready-made sharpeners in stores are wrapped in a special harness, and not every seller will answer what the rope for scratching posts is called. If you wish, you can look for a sisal thread, but any tourniquet or twine will completely replace it.

Any wood blank can be used

A more complex option is floor structures. You can keep things simple and adapt an old small coffee table for this. But we will tell you how to make a scratching post for a cat with your own hands in the form of a column, a house and a whole town with photo examples of manufacturing processes and finished works.

A flat scratching post is one of the simplest devices. To do this, you need a small sheet of board or plywood. On both sides, wrap it with carpet inside out up or with a tourniquet. The edges can be sewn with heavy thread or secured with a stapler. This design can be used by a pet and as a lounger.

The floor model can serve as a couch for them

For the manufacture of a floor claw-post post, we suggest watching a detailed master class. After familiarizing yourself with this process, you can do any of the most complex structures with your own hands.

The kitten will like to play with an interesting novelty, and in more detail the master class can be viewed in the video

After we have described in detail how to make simple structures, you can complicate the task a little and make a cat's house with a scratching post, as well as supplement it with beds. First, you need to draw up a sketch and draw a diagram of the future design. Further, the manufacturing process is as follows:

Cut holes on the base for installing the posts.
Make a fabric pattern, cut out the holes for the posts and fasten it to the base with a stapler.
You can take plastic pipes as posts. They should be fixed to the base with metal corners and self-tapping screws.
Wind the twine onto the posts.
The upper bunks should be made according to the principle of flat claw racks. Fastening to the posts with furniture corners.
Fasten soft houses for cats on the beds.

It is important! It is advisable to fix a large structure to the wall surface so that cats do not turn it over during games.

Play complex with a cat claw

You can draw up a diagram of the future claw rake yourself or use the proposed ready-made examples from the Internet.

For a small room, an excellent option is to fix the scratching post on the wall surface, moreover, it is much easier to make it than on the floor. And there are two more advantages: they do not have cat hair left on them, and they cannot be turned over at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, it is an ideal outlet for active pets.For work, you need a sheet of plywood and a bundle, which can be pre-painted for decoration.

The wall scratching post should be appropriate for the size of the animal. It is optimal to choose a length 10 centimeters more than the length of the cat in an elongated form. These options will help keep the wall from scratching. Recommended surface width 40 cm.

To make a simple wall claw, you will need two sheets of plywood, the width of each should be at least 25 cm, but you need to focus on the size and breed of the pet. For a soft layer, you can use a piece of old carpet or carpet, while fixing them with the wrong side out, and a tourniquet or several layers of natural fabric will do. The procedure is as follows:

Cut the canvas according to the pattern with a margin of about 10 cm, fix it with a stapler on the back of the plywood. Alternatively, wrap the sheet with a tourniquet.
Fasten along the perimeter with rails using screws.
Nail the structure to the wall.

Wall scratching post

To make a corner scratching post, you need to prepare three planks or sheets of plywood with a width of at least 15-20 cm, first fix the carpet on them with the wrong side out or twine. Place the prepared products at a corner, for example, a door frame at a height exceeding the length of the cat in an elongated form of about 10 cm.

If a cat is your constant travel companion, be sure to make a travel scratching post. It will not take up much space, and your pet will be happy with his favorite thing on the road. For manufacturing, you need a small sheet of plywood or a board in the form of a rectangle, an adhesive composition for wood, twine, a piece of rope or a strip of leather and a drill. Manufacturing instruction:

Drill a hole for the cord in the board or plywood.
Wrap the structure with a rope, periodically putting it on glue, carefully fix the ends.
To hang the accessory, for example, on a door handle, you need to fix the rope in the holes made earlier.

Travel scratching post can be hung on a rope from the doorknob

Sometimes it is not enough to put the scratching post, the cat simply may not understand what to do with it. To accustom your pet to a new accessory, use the following proven tips:

Observe where the kitten likes to sharpen its claws most often. This will help determine the location and shape of the device.
If, for fun, the house cat has chosen the corner of the wall - install a wall scratching post there. It can even be a small piece of carpet, fixed at a corner, or a structure installed at an angle.
To attract the kitten to the scratching post, just pour a few drops of valerian or sprinkle some catnip on the surface.

Nature has provided for cat scratches for a reason: the animal really needs claws for protection, for climbing vertical surfaces like trees. Under natural conditions, cats do themselves a manicure, scratching trees, stones, soil with their claws. Homemade pussies are deprived of such an opportunity, especially if they do not have the opportunity to walk. The editorial board is sensitive to pets and declares that with proper preparation, a do-it-yourself scratching post for cats is a matter within the power of everyone.

You should not immediately rush your chest into the embrasure and try to do something tricky: beginners can make a simple design option

A cat's claws grow throughout their cat's life, and so that their size does not exceed a comfortable norm, animals cut them down, scratching something hard.

“Master, no scratching posts? So you have extra furniture! "

Yes, cats in any case will tear something with their claws, and to deprive them of such an opportunity is harsh. If the claws are not kept in order, then cracks and chips will not appear, it will be easy to climb trees.

Long claws hinder the animal to the point of pain while walking, there is a real chance of getting a twisted claw and sprains!

If a pussy visits the street, then she needs protection, and without a manicure, going outside is fraught with problems.

Nature has foreseen the growth of claws and their grinding. So, we create suitable conditions for the cat!

Bravo imaginations of creative people: there are different types of scratching posts. They differ from each other in shape, size and material. Below in the photo are selected varieties of devices for cat manicure.

The post can be round and low, usually covered with twine

The rug can be both hanging and floor

The material used in the construction is different: twine, wood, corrugated cardboard, dense fabric. The designs have differences: it can be a whole town with a playground, sleeping places, hanging bridges.

Products can have several tiers.

The dimensions of the products also differ: up to a meter in height, more than a meter. It makes no sense for one cat to build a huge castle.

Simple designs do not require special tooling skills. We analyze how to make a claw frame from cardboard and wood.

Cardboard is a material from which you can make anything. We stock up on pressed cardboard from store boxes, a stationery knife, glue or adhesive spray. You can use a glue gun with rods. It is worth considering what fabric to use for upholstery.

We choose any form. For the simplicity of the task, we advise you to stay on the circle. We cut the cardboard into strips of equal width, which, in turn, we begin to twist one by one, gluing them together.

We get an interesting bowl, crowded in a spiral

The circle should be at least 45-50 cm in diameter, based on a medium-sized kitty. For the stability of the cardboard bowl, legs are made by cutting the desired shape and gluing the elements together. Outside, the scratching post is decorated with fabric or adhesive film. For more complex shapes, you will need the skill of handling the assembly tool and the ability to design. The process is clearly presented in the video.

The simplest option would be to find a log or a thick broken branch in a forest or park. The bark is completely cleaned off with an iron brush, the wood is dried in a dry, dark place. We offer two options: the piece of wood is fixed vertically on a stable stand, or it is cut in half and fixed vertically to the wall.

The cat will show more attention to the craft if the log is decorated with jute or thick rope. But even in this form, the cat will get down to business.

Some people don't know what the scratching post rope is called. We are happy to suggest: there is a sisal rope, a cotton rope and a jute rope. Each rope has its own characteristics and strength.

Step-by-step instructions for making DIY floor scratching posts with photo examples

If the simple option did not seem attractive, and the hands are eager to create something more interesting, then we will consider the more original options.

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We offer to make an excellent claw-rail: in 3 hours the cat will be able to do a manicure.

We will glue the strips with PVA glue. We smear the plane of each strip.

Place the strips between two books or boxes for alignment.

Now it's time to find out how to make yourself a scratching post for a cat in the form of a column.

With a homemade compass or ordinary one draw the same circles on the chipboard.

The smaller circle will be the base, and the larger one will be the lounger on top of the post.

The most complex design: prepare a sheet of plywood, sheets of chipboard or MDF, several PVC pipes with diameters of 100 mm, self-tapping screws, a screwdriver, a jigsaw, any compasses that are suitable for the size. So, how to make a scratching post for a cat with a play complex, we work with our own hands. The photo shows the process of work.

To make it easier to assemble a scratching post with a stove bench on your own, we offer a number of schemes that may be useful.

The height is chosen arbitrary. If the cat likes to climb higher, then there is no point in making a lounger at the level of your knees.

Multi-tiered designs are not easy to make, but what can't you do for your favorite cat?

It makes sense to install a sunbed or a house on top - from below the kitty can be delighted with a new comfortable "urinal", which is not such in your eyes

The scale should be comfortable for the cat. If the Maine Coon is jumping on the shelves, then a solid size of the structure is required

Fantasy and diligence are the key to feline happiness!

Each cat has its own character with preferences. There are pussies happily scratching the posts with their claws, others are happy to do manicure on a flat floor scratching post. We suggest considering wall models.

The scratching post is not attached to a bare wall, but to a wooden panel. The width can be any, and the height, ideally, should be twice the length of the cat without the tail.

A wooden panel or plywood is used as a basis. 70 cm is more than enough

With a drill, you need to drill 6 holes into which the screws are inserted, and the board itself is wrapped very tightly with jute twine. The panel is screwed to the wood panel on the wall and the cat is called.

Kotofey will no longer tear furniture

For such a model, you do not need to allocate a separate place on the walls - you can borrow any free protruding corner.

The structure is made in the same way as a simple wall model, but two wooden panels are used, which are placed on the corner.

The model does not take up much space at the corner

Let's make a reservation right away that there are no special road claws: if the path is long, for the comfort of the pet they take a flat model with them - it does not take up much space.

If the trip is comfortable, then you can take a small model with you

The toy will distract the pet from the long journey. Such a model is made in the same way as with a column, but without a lounger. It can be based on anything. If there is a road post, then it will be an excellent basis.

It is better to take a not very fuzzy rope for making. If the product deteriorates on the way, it will be problematic to get a new one. You do not need to wrap the post with a rope, but use a furniture stapler to wrap it with carpet.

At first, the pet may not understand that you are allowing to sharpen claws from the heart about a new object. To draw attention to the scratching post, a hanging toy is placed next to it, and a cat that comes up to play is actively praised. Valerian and catnip based sprays are also available. They are applied to the surface of the object, and the cat simply will not pass by.

If you suddenly have a desire to buy a claw-frame for a pet, but the inspiration for manual labor did not light up, then you can buy any product. Models with one tier and a sunbed on top cost from 700 to 3,000 rubles. A cat's house with a scratching post is purchased at a price of 4,000 rubles. A gaming complex with several floors will cost the owner at least 6,500 rubles. A simple flat design in the form of a couch or rug costs about 350 rubles. Build or buy a cat extravaganza, keep the pet happy in your home!

Of course, you can buy a scratching post at any pet store. But it is much more interesting to make it yourself. A simple and functional version can be made very quickly. It does not take a lot of time. In doing so, you can save a decent amount. After all, all accessories for pets are not cheap. If you wish, you can also make an original scratching post with a house or with a stove bench. She will be able to compete with those that are sold in the store.

It is worth paying attention to the choice of materials, paying attention to the nature of their manufacture and how they affect the health of animals, whether they are safe for pets or not.

All scratching posts quickly lose their beautiful original appearance. But this only matters for the owner of the cat. The animal absolutely does not care how the object looks, on which it sharpens its claws. The main thing is that it fulfills its function.In addition, cats can very quickly turn a new scratch into something old, ridiculous and tattered.

Consider also the fact that if you buy an expensive scratching post, the cat may not even come up to it. After all, he does not care how much money you spent. This happens if the furry pet does not like the smell of the materials and dyes used in the manufacture of the product. Never force your cat to use a new accessory. If it is expensive, it does not mean that it is of high quality.

Synthetic materials and paint can negatively affect your pet. He may become lethargic, thin and slow, he may lose his appetite and may begin to lose his coat.

That is why a homemade scratching post made of proven quality materials is the best option for kittens.

from a rope;
made of cardboard;
from corrugated cardboard;
from a cardboard box;
from a sewer pipe;
from scrap materials;
made of wood;
from carpet;
out of the chair.

There are many options for what a claw frame can be made of. Choose the right material, which will be the most affordable and convenient to purchase.

There are several types of scratching posts:

The floor can be flat, or it can be combined with a house or a couch. Such accessories for Maine Coon, Persian cat, British Fold and other breeds take up quite a lot of space. But they are often necessary. Heavy flat ones are used by those whose wall decoration material in the house does not allow attaching a wall scratcher. Of course, they can be replaced with light and simple cardboard or textile products. But they will constantly be scattered underfoot. But the floor scratching post can be located under the table or not far from the chest of drawers, sofa. And she will not bother you. Bollards are a great idea for pets that live in cramped homes and for those that do not go outside.

Large complexes with houses and beds are perfect for cats who often have babies. Workshops will help create great accessories for furry pets.

A flat floor claw is incredibly easy to make. It is based on a piece of plywood, chipboard or wood 70-100 centimeters long and 40-50 centimeters wide. The base can be carpeted with the wrong side out. An old woolen carpet is perfect for this.

Sew the edges of the carpet with sturdy threads, or use a crochet hook to secure the edges of the carpet together. This accessory is perfect for a calm adult cat. When one side is peeled, it can be turned over. The disadvantage of such a sharpener is that it must be constantly cleaned of wool.

Let's see what a post-scratching post is. A large and tall post-shaped scratching post can be with or without a base. The claw sharpener without a base is attached with metal corners and screws to the floor or ceiling. Ideally, it should be from floor to ceiling. The cat will be delighted with this attraction.

The claw can be made from wooden trunks 70-100 mm thick with peeled bark, as well as from a plastic pipe with a diameter of 50 mm, wrapped with a thin rope or twine.

Before wrapping, the pipe must be greased with glue. During wrapping, the rope must be tightened by tapping on it with a hammer. If you want to make a tall post up to the ceiling, it will take quite a lot of twine. It is much more profitable to make a wooden one.

On the basis of the column, you need to make a height of at least ten millimeters. As a base, you can use plywood or a heavy board 50-70 centimeters long and 40-50 centimeters wide. For the scratching post, you will also need a piece of thick plastic pipe. It must be attached to the central part of the base with metal corners and screws.

Cut a piece of carpet longer and wider than the base. In its center, make a round hole with the size corresponding to the diameter of the pipe. Coat the pipe with glue, wrap with twine. You can put a toy in the hole.

At first glance, it may seem that it is very difficult to make such a chic complex at home. But if you follow the step-by-step instructions, you can understand that it is very simple.

If you want to make a complex with several houses or couches, you should start with the drawings.

If you have several pets at home, make a house for each of them. All of them can be combined into one large complex.

After developing the drawing and calculating the materials, you can start manufacturing:

Prepare the base for the scratching post. If there is one post in the set, use the same stand as for the post with base. If there are several posts, the base must be cut out.
Attach the pipe pieces to the base with metal corners.
Make a pattern for the base cover with pipe holes. Slide the cover over the stand and secure it.
Wrap the pipes with rope or twine.
Make beds using flat floor scratching posts. When doing this, take into account the size of the animals. It is important that they feel comfortable in the complex. Attach the benches to the pipes with corners.
Attach a house to one of the beds. It must be removable so that it can be washed.
It is convenient to fasten it with a zipper or Velcro. Sew one part to the bed, the second to the base along the perimeter of the house.
Attach the complex to the floor in the corners so that the cats do not turn it over during running and playing.

Although the scratching post is wall-mounted, it does not need to be attached to the wall by itself. To make it, you will need a wooden panel, which will serve as a mount for the future accessory. The height should match the claw sharpener. And you can choose any width - depending on your preferences. If you want to make an angled claw, you need to use two panels.

To create a scratching post, take:

wood panel;
drill;
screws;
jute or hemp twine (with a diameter of 5 millimeters) - two small skeins or one large;
bar.

To create a kitty accessory, you need a wall panel or a regular wooden block. The plank height ranges from 50 to 70 centimeters. To find the exact size, measure the length of your cat without the tail. The height of the plank should be twice as high.

Drill six holes in the wood panel and in the block with a drill: two holes in the bottom, middle and top. They must be parallel. Insert screws into them.

Thoroughly wrap the wooden block with twine. In this case, it is necessary to fix the edges of the thread well.

The last step is to screw the thread bar to the wooden panel attached to the wall with screws. The scratching post is ready! Your cat will love her! Especially if you introduce him to an accessory rubbed with kitten mint.

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In the previous articles "Why does a cat need a house" and "Do-it-yourself bed for cats and indoor dogs" we told why it is so important for a cat to have its own place in the house, how to choose a house that your pet will appreciate, and described in detail how to make a bed for her ... In this article, we will continue the topic of creating furniture for our pets with our own hands and tell you how to make a bed with a scratching post at home.

two rectangles made of chipboard or other solid wood material (dimensions are selected individually)
two rectangles made of fiberboard (dimensions are the same as those of rectangles made of chipboard)
hard material pipe (diameter 80-110 mm)
rope (cotton, sisal, jute)
foam rubber
metal strip (width about 7 cm, length depends on the size of the bed)
glue
self-tapping screws
metal corners
faux fur or upholstery fabric

saw
jigsaw
screwdriver
drill
glue gun
furniture stapler
scissors
scissors for cutting metal
roulette
stationery knife
sandpaper
pencil, marker

First, you need to determine what size the construction will be for your cat. To determine the size of the bunk, consider how much area the cat occupies when curled up in a ball, and when it lies stretched out. Based on these measurements, select a rectangle of the appropriate size from which the oval bed will be cut. For the base, select a rectangle of the same size. If the base is smaller, the structure may be unstable and the top will look too heavy.

Draw the cat along the wall to determine the height of the structure. The upper point to which the cat reaches with its paws from the floor will determine the height of the scratching post. The height can be increased slightly, as cats like to stretch out when sharpening their claws. It is not necessary to wrap a rope around the bottom of the pipe, the cat will not use it anyway. We will cover the bottom of the pipe with the same fabric as the base.

Having determined the dimensions of the base and the couch, we cut out the rectangles of the required size. If you only have a hand saw, to get an even cut, draw a line along which you will cut, and attach a guide to it - another board with a straight edge. If you work from home, keep a vacuum cleaner handy so that you can quickly remove the sawdust and not carry it around the apartment.