{"id":2217,"date":"2016-09-09T18:06:41","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profeline.de\/?p=2217"},"modified":"2016-09-13T18:32:02","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:32:02","slug":"scratching-trees-the-right-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.profeline.de\/en\/scratching-trees-the-right-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat scratching trees – the right location!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for your scratching tree \u2013 why it is so important to pick the right location!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Offering an outlet for clawing and scratching is not the only reason why a scratching tree is so important for cats.<\/p>\n

It is true that cats use the post to keep their claws in good shape, and that scratching is a way for them to mark their territory \u2013 but cats are also self-presenters. They want to get themselves involved in their surroundings by climbing, playing, and scratching \u2013 because even the most beautiful pose is meaningless without an audience!<\/p>\n

You will notice that your cat is particularly motivated when the humans it lives with or other cats are around to see its self-presentation.<\/p>\n

Cats want to observe \u2013 they want to play a part in the domestic lives of their fellow inhabitants. They are interested in other cats and pets \u2013 but the goings-on of their human friends are particularly important.<\/p>\n

Cleaning, ironing and cooking are all sources of entertainment for your cat \u2013 watching this \u201ccat cinema\u201d and being present in your daily life are also critically important for your cat\u2019s mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n

You cat should feel comfortable \u2013 it should play, climb, scratch, sleep and relax on the scratching post, and this is why it is so important to pick the right location for your scratching post:<\/strong><\/p>\n