How do I get a cat to use a scratching post, pad, etc.? We have a former feral, now, after 2 yrs. she has decided that the carpet on the steps is wonderful.
I initially bought a standing sisal thing, she was afraid of it (I returned it) - I bought one that goes on the floor, she wouldn't use that either (donated that one to a rescue org.) - we now have one that hangs from a door knob - it's kind of high though, so thought lying it on the floor would work - she sniffed it (and has a few times since) - but avoids it.
My previous cat, who lived to a GRAND old age, readily took to a scratcher that a friend made w/inside-out carpet tacked onto a log and base. She liked it lying down as opposed to standing. This cat though.... (sadly don't have the old scratching post and we don't have access to extra carpet/log/carpentry skills
I initially bought a standing sisal thing, she was afraid of it (I returned it) - I bought one that goes on the floor, she wouldn't use that either (donated that one to a rescue org.) - we now have one that hangs from a door knob - it's kind of high though, so thought lying it on the floor would work - she sniffed it (and has a few times since) - but avoids it.
My previous cat, who lived to a GRAND old age, readily took to a scratcher that a friend made w/inside-out carpet tacked onto a log and base. She liked it lying down as opposed to standing. This cat though.... (sadly don't have the old scratching post and we don't have access to extra carpet/log/carpentry skills