cat scratching post

Why cats need scratching?
Scratching is a common part of feline behavior as most people think. It is part exercise and part "marking" behavior. Your cat stretches, has a nice vigorous scratch, and leaves the spot marked as "his". It can be regarded as a warning system that can reduce the number of actual physical confrontations cats may have. The act of scratching actually removes frayed and worn outer claws, exposing new ones. As a matter of fact, scratching is more complex than people may realize. Besides those two common functions mentioned above, there are also other functions. Scratching is an effective way to relive stress of your kitty.