Cardboard Scratcher with Balls and Catnip 48x5x25 cm Trixie

This innovative scratcher by Trixie is a dual-purpose solution that combines an essential claw care tool with an entertaining interactive toy, specifically designed to satisfy your cat's natural instincts.

Design and Components
Corrugated Cardboard Scratching Pad:

Material: The main body is made from durable and eco-friendly corrugated cardboard. The rough, textured surface provides the perfect feel that cats need for a satisfying scratching session.

Dimensions: It features ideal dimensions of 48 cm in length, 25 cm in width, and 5 cm in height. This size offers ample, comfortable space for cats of most sizes to stretch out or lie down while scratching.

Benefits:

Claw Health: The corrugated surface helps remove the dead outer layers of the claws, maintaining your cat’s sharp and healthy claws.

Furniture Protection: It provides an attractive alternative to couches and rugs, thus protecting your home furniture from scratching damage.

Stress Relief: The act of scratching is both a physical and mental exercise that helps cats stretch their muscles and relieve tension and anxiety.

Play Balls (Interactive Track):

Feature: The scratcher includes a side or perimeter track that houses two light, plastic balls.

Play Mechanism: The balls are placed within the track, allowing the cat to bat and roll them without them escaping, creating an engaging, interactive game.

Benefits:

Encourages Play: The moving balls act as a lure to grab your cat's attention, providing extra mental and physical stimulation beyond just scratching.

Combats Boredom: This interactive element reduces boredom and encourages active movement, which is vital for the health of indoor cats.

Catnip:

Component: The product typically comes with a small packet of catnip, an herb known to be highly attractive to cats.

Method of Use: A small amount of the catnip can be sprinkled onto the cardboard scratching surface.

Benefits:

Attraction: The potent scent of catnip serves as an irresistible natural attractant, ensuring your cat is drawn to use the new scratcher instead of your furniture.

Enhances Relaxation and Activity: For responsive cats, catnip can induce a temporary state of euphoria and increased activity, followed by a state of calm relaxation, enhancing their overall scratching experience.