Cat Scratching Posts

A scratching post is not a luxury. Scratching sheds the outer claw sheath, stretches the spine and shoulders, and marks territory through scent glands in the paws. A cat with no acceptable surface uses your furniture instead. Pet Corner Dubai stocks over 30 scratching posts from NutraPet, Vetreska, All for Paws and Zee Dog.

What makes our cat scratching post range stand out

1. Tall enough for a full stretch

A post shorter than the cat at full reach does not do the job and gets ignored. Our uprights are built to a height an adult cat can genuinely extend against.

2. Stable bases that do not wobble

Cats put real force into scratching, and a post that tips once is often never used again. Weighted bases are the single most important build feature.

3. Sisal rope, the surface cats prefer

Sisal gives the resistance cats want. Carpet-covered posts are the ones most often ignored, and they also confuse a cat about whether carpet is scratchable.

4. Vertical and horizontal formats

Some cats scratch upwards, others prefer flat surfaces. Stocking both is how you find what your cat actually wants rather than guessing.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I put a scratching post?

Right beside whatever your cat is currently scratching, and near where they sleep, since cats scratch on waking. Scratching is partly territorial marking, so a post hidden in a spare room serves no purpose. Once the habit transfers you can move it slowly.

How many does my cat need?

At least one per cat plus one spare, and more in a multi-floor home. In a multi-cat household, one post is something a confident cat can monopolise.

How do I get my cat to use it instead of the sofa?

Place it directly next to the sofa, spray it with catnip, and reward every use. Make the sofa temporarily less appealing with a cover or double-sided tape. Never pick the cat up and place its paws on the post, which most cats find threatening and which puts them off it.

Should I declaw my cat instead?

No. Declawing amputates the last bone of each toe and causes lasting pain, lameness and behavioural problems. It is banned in many countries and widely opposed by veterinary bodies. Regular claw trimming plus the right posts solves the problem properly.